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Is North Richland Hills a Good Place to Live? North Richland Hills, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
North Richland Hills ranks #540 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #244 of 524 smaller cities and #26 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (7.2%, #118 of 524) and low violent crime (151 per 100,000, #102 of 442), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.8%, #438 of 468).
North Richland Hills by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with North Richland Hills's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in North Richland Hills?
North Richland Hills's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,704/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $367,768, 23% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | North Richland Hills | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.1#842 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $367,768#559 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,541/mo#370 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $360,700#686 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,704/mo#879 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.7x#469 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 21%#567 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
North Richland Hills housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. North Richland Hills is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is North Richland Hills safe?
North Richland Hills recorded 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 60% below the US rate of 373 and 62% below Texas's 401. That ranks #235 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #102 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by North Richland Hills Police Department. Property crime runs 1,771 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | North Richland Hills | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 151#235 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,771#606 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in North Richland Hills?
The median household in North Richland Hills earns $97,305, 27% above the US figure of $76,827 and 33% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.8% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | North Richland Hills | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $97,305#379 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 7.2%#254 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -0.8%#1052 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in North Richland Hills?
The median resident of North Richland Hills is 39.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #542 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | North Richland Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 39.6 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 37.3%#542 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 63.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are North Richland Hills's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for North Richland Hills; its public schools have 15.6 students per teacher and spend $10,940 per pupil. 30.6% of adults are obese and 10.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | North Richland Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.6#561 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,940#1068 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 30.6%#428 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 10.6%#524 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 16.8%#585 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 12.8%#933 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 9,440 students are enrolled in North Richland Hills's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in North Richland Hills?
The average commute in North Richland Hills is 27.4 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.4% of workers take transit and 16% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index North Richland Hills scores 9.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #763 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 83.2°F and winters 47.2°F, with 38 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | North Richland Hills | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 27.4 min#960 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 7.1%#843 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 72.6% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.4% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 16% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.4#763 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.5 | 35.5 | 2.2 |
| Feb | 59.4 | 39.2 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 67.2 | 46.9 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 74.6 | 54.2 | 3.3 |
| May | 82 | 63.5 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 89.9 | 71.4 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 94 | 75.2 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 94 | 74.7 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 86.7 | 67.5 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 76.7 | 56.1 | 4.6 |
| Nov | 65.3 | 45.3 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 56.7 | 37.1 | 2.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Worth WSFO.
| Measure | North Richland Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 65.4°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 83.2°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 47.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 38 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Ft Worth WSFO.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in North Richland Hills?
Tarrant County's air had a median air quality index of 56, and 32% of measured days were rated good; 30 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tarrant County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
| Measure | North Richland Hills | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 56#989 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 30#1016 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.13%#485 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Tarrant County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Tarrant County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.031% | 98% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.014% | 70% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.067% | 32% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does North Richland Hills compare with similar-size cities?
North Richland Hills is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #244 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 70,780.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Richland Hills, TXPop. 70,780 | #540 | 57.4 | $97,305 | $1,704/mo | 151 | 27.4 min |
| St. Joseph, MOPop. 71,236 | #1106 | 47.8 | $57,956 | $898/mo | 500 | 17 min |
| Waukesha, WIPop. 71,233 | #196 | 64.5 | $83,837 | $1,219/mo | 115 | 21.3 min |
| Lafayette, INPop. 71,159 | #524 | 57.7 | $53,716 | $1,079/mo | 396 | 16.4 min |
| West Des Moines, IAPop. 71,083 | #151 | 66.1 | $86,594 | $1,237/mo | 147 | 18.3 min |
| Dale City, VAPop. 71,016 | #555 | 57.2 | $111,994 | $1,876/mo | no data | 37.4 min |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #144 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 | 35.9 min |
| Apex, NCPop. 70,630 | #12 | 74.9 | $144,135 | $1,902/mo | 53 | 25.2 min |
| St. Cloud, MNPop. 70,629 | #925 | 51.3 | $61,374 | $1,003/mo | 361 | 19.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does North Richland Hills compare with the rest of Texas?
North Richland Hills ranks #26 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 57.4 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 33% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 62% below the statewide rate. Homes are 23% above the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Pearland, TXPop. 127,514 | … #22 | 59.5 | $118,842 | $1,860/mo | 82 |
| Rowlett, TXPop. 65,463 | #23 | 59.4 | $112,081 | $1,990/mo | 157 |
| Burleson, TXPop. 52,918 | #24 | 58.7 | $93,928 | $1,685/mo | 155 |
| Austin, TXPop. 979,539 | #25 | 58.1 | $93,658 | $1,729/mo | 422 |
| North Richland Hills, TXPop. 70,780 | #26 | 57.4 | $97,305 | $1,704/mo | 151 |
| Irving, TXPop. 256,492 | #27 | 57.3 | $81,830 | $1,619/mo | 268 |
| Denton, TXPop. 152,866 | #28 | 57.3 | $76,019 | $1,420/mo | 205 |
| Atascocita, TXPop. 99,354 | #29 | 57.0 | $118,226 | $1,849/mo | no data |
| Midland, TXPop. 136,640 | #30 | 56.9 | $89,585 | $1,434/mo | 352 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of North Richland Hills among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is North Richland Hills's score calculated?
North Richland Hills scores 57.4 out of 100, #540 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in North Richland Hills. Similar-size median 55.5.
63.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by North Richland Hills's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
84.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in North Richland Hills. Similar-size median 58.9.
61.1 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in North Richland Hills's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
40.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
North Richland Hills's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
60.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in North Richland Hills. Similar-size median 56.1.
69.3 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in North Richland Hills. Similar-size median 42.4.
33.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in North Richland Hills. Similar-size median 50.0.
47.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across North Richland Hills's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
44.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
46.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: North Richland Hills's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories North Richland Hills has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in North Richland Hills
Is North Richland Hills, TX a good place to live?
North Richland Hills ranks #540 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #244 of 524 smaller cities and #26 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (7.2%, #118 of 524) and low violent crime (151 per 100,000, #102 of 442), and trails on a shrinking population (-0.8%, #438 of 468).
What is the cost of living in North Richland Hills?
North Richland Hills's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,704/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $367,768, 23% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in North Richland Hills?
North Richland Hills recorded 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 60% below the US rate of 373 and 62% below Texas's 401. That ranks #235 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #102 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by North Richland Hills Police Department. Property crime runs 1,771 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in North Richland Hills?
The median household in North Richland Hills earns $97,305, 27% above the US figure of $76,827 and 33% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.2%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.8% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in North Richland Hills?
Median rent in North Richland Hills is $1,704/mo (Census), #879 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,541/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in North Richland Hills?
Zillow's typical home value in North Richland Hills is $367,768, up 0.5% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $360,700.
How are the public schools in North Richland Hills?
There is no city graduation rate for North Richland Hills; its public schools have 15.6 students per teacher and spend $10,940 per pupil.
How long is the commute in North Richland Hills?
The average commute is 27.4 minutes, #960 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 7.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in North Richland Hills?
North Richland Hills averages 65.4°F over the year, 83.2°F in summer and 47.2°F in winter, with 38 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is North Richland Hills walkable?
North Richland Hills scores 9.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #763 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is North Richland Hills at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tarrant County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
How is the air quality in North Richland Hills?
Tarrant County's air had a median air quality index of 56, and 32% of measured days were rated good; 30 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in North Richland Hills?
North Richland Hills has 70,780 residents. The median resident of North Richland Hills is 39.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 37.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #542 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 63.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does North Richland Hills compare with the rest of Texas?
North Richland Hills ranks #26 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 57.4 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 33% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 62% below the statewide rate. Homes are 23% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to North Richland Hills?
The tracked cities in other states closest to North Richland Hills's population of 70,780 are St. Joseph, MO (#1106 overall), Waukesha, WI (#196 overall), Lafayette, IN (#524 overall), West Des Moines, IA (#151 overall), and Dale City, VA (#555 overall). North Richland Hills is #540.