Real Estate Investing in Bedford, Texas (76021)

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Tarrant County • Population: 35,437 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 76021 (Bedford, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $401,274
Avg Monthly Rent $1,375
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $84,539
% Renters 46.0%

Market Analysis: 76021 Bedford

The 76021 ZIP covers a section of Bedford that demands careful diligence. Prices near $401K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Rent of $1,375/mo on a $401K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 76021 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Within TX, ZIP 76021 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Tarrant County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and healthy enough to shape underwriting.

Demographically, 76021 is a market where tenant selection matters more than unit finishes. Operators who understand that tend to do fine; those who do not tend to learn why the ZIP trades at a discount.

seems to the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Bedford:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 66/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.7× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,375/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
63 days
Average time to sell
Slow
11.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 76021

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
4.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+7.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$107,697/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $268,214 $1,820 4.9% +5.7% $134,107
3BR $372,238 $2,400 4.6% +6.3% $124,079
4BR $463,604 $2,970 4.6% +6.7% $115,901
5BR $538,486 +7.5% $107,697

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$426K$369K$312K$255K$198K$141KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,520$1,445$1,370$1,295$1,220$1,145Jan 2021Oct 2023Jul 2026

📊 How Does 76021 Compare?

Metric 76021 Bedford Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Texas
Home Value $401,274 $360,829 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 4.3% 4.3% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,375 $1,388 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.7% 3.0% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 46% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.7%
Low
5yr Growth
+4.3%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $401,274
Monthly Rent $1,375
Price-to-Rent 24.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.1%
Cap Rate 2.7%
5-Year IRR 7.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.2% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -3.9% ▼
3-Year CAGR -1.0% ▼
5-Year CAGR +1.6% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
4.1%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 76021

Population: 35,437

💰 Median Household Income
$84,539
This area
$84,539
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
46.0%
This area
46.0%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
44.6%
This area
44.6%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
38.9 years
This area
38.9 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.1%
This area
4.1%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 70.6%
Other/Mixed 14.9%
Hispanic/Latino 10.4%
Black/African American 8.6%
Asian 5.9%
👶 Under 18
20.3%
This area
20.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.3%
This area
16.3%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
6.2%
This area
6.2%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 76021

B Avg School Grade
6 Schools
16.3:1 Avg Class Size
$11,205 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

SPRING GARDEN EL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
602 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$11,205 Per Student
B Good

BEDFORD HEIGHTS EL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
638 Students
👨‍🏫
17.9:1 Class Size
💰
$11,205 Per Student
B Good

MEADOW CREEK EL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
649 Students
👨‍🏫
16.5:1 Class Size
💰
$11,205 Per Student
B Good

SHADY BROOK EL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
568 Students
👨‍🏫
15.8:1 Class Size
💰
$11,205 Per Student
B Good

BEDFORD J H

📚 07 – 09 High School
👥
1,001 Students
👨‍🏫
16.8:1 Class Size
💰
$11,205 Per Student
B Good

HARWOOD J H

📚 07 – 09 High School
👥
1,014 Students
👨‍🏫
16.2:1 Class Size
💰
$11,205 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

BEAR CREEK EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 401 BEAR CREEK DR, EULESS
👥
545 Students
👨‍🏫
12.2:1 Class Size
💰
$17,933 Per Student
A+ Excellent

BRANSFORD EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 601 GLADE RD, COLLEYVILLE
👥
456 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$17,933 Per Student
A+ Excellent

COLLEYVILLE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 5911 PLEASANT RUN RD, COLLEYVILLE
👥
441 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$17,933 Per Student
A+ Excellent

GLENHOPE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 6600 GLENHOPE CIR, COLLEYVILLE
👥
546 Students
👨‍🏫
14.4:1 Class Size
💰
$17,933 Per Student
A+ Excellent

HERITAGE MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
📍 5300 HERITAGE AVE, COLLEYVILLE
👥
677 Students
👨‍🏫
13.8:1 Class Size
💰
$17,933 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
C+
Messenger College
26 students · 1.7 mi
C
DuVall's School of Cosmetology
89 students · 2.1 mi
C
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst
265 students · 4.6 mi
D
The King's University
579 students · 6.1 mi
D
Remington College-Fort Worth Campus
164 students · 6.4 mi
D
Peloton College
103 students · 6.9 mi
D
CCI Training Center-Arlington
187 students · 6.9 mi
D
Arlington Career Institute
439 students · 7.2 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How expensive is real estate in Bedford, TX?

The median home value in Bedford, TX is roughly $401K. That puts it reasonable relative to the TX statewide average.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Bedford, TX?

Rental rates in Bedford, TX average $1,375/mo. Tenant demand and $401K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What are vacancy rates like in Bedford, TX?

Bedford, TX sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader TX rental market.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Bedford, TX?

Bedford, TX falls under TX landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How strong is the working-renter base in Bedford, TX?

The renter base in Bedford, TX is reasonable for the $1,375/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

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