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North Richland Hills.
About
Life in North Richland Hills
Living in North Richland Hills means settling into a stable, family-focused suburb where most people are homeowners with kids—about 52% of households are married couples, and nearly a third have children under 18. The median home price of around $361,000 and median household income of $97,305 position it squarely in the middle-to-upper range for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with decent rental options starting around $1,700 a month if you're not ready to buy. Schools are a real draw here; the Birdville and Keller independent school districts serve the area and have solid reputations, which probably explains why the city consistently ranks among the nation's best places to live.
North Richland Hills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Foreign-Born
11.3%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in North Richland Hills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Richland Hills, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.8%), and 11.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in North Richland Hills
In North Richland Hills, rent runs 21% above the TX average, and home values are 27% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,449
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $364,348 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below TX average
Unemployment in North Richland Hills and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in North Richland Hills is 0.4 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What North Richland Hills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute27.4 min avg
How North Richland Hills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Richland Hills, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Richland Hills runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
150.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,770.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Richland Hills Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tarrant County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tarrant County, which includes North Richland Hills, the most common type is hail, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Hail | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 39 | Hail | $4.7M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 39 | Drought | $497,500 |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $829.4M |
| 2020 | 31 | Hail | $497,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 19 | Hail | $181,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tarrant County, county-wide
North Richland Hills is about 3% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality56 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tarrant County, which includes North Richland Hills, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
56
Good Days
116
per year
Moderate Days
219
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Tarrant County, county-wide
North Richland Hills is about 3% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Richland Hills has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.6"
Annual Snowfall
2.0"
Hot Days/Year
97
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
32
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
81
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 2.17" |
| Feb | 59°F | 39°F | 2.56" |
| Mar | 67°F | 47°F | 3.25" |
| Apr | 75°F | 54°F | 3.25" |
| May | 82°F | 64°F | 4.33" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 4.33" |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 2.78" |
| Aug | 94°F | 75°F | 2.55" |
| Sep | 87°F | 68°F | 2.70" |
| Oct | 77°F | 56°F | 4.60" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 2.58" |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 2.88" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
12.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Medical City North Hills
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Camillus Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Hurst
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-euless-bedford
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Bedford
Medical City Alliance
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Fort Worth
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Richland Hills (within 15 miles)
Tarrant County College District
9.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 42,300 students · in-state tuition $1,998 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,883 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Arlington
10.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,294 students · in-state tuition $11,950 · 58% graduate · median earnings $72,508 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,026 students · in-state tuition $63,590 · 82% graduate · median earnings $77,334 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,741 students · in-state tuition $40,844 · 42% graduate · median earnings $56,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
13.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $20,640 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,558 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 87 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (87 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills Public Library
9015 Grand Ave, North Richland Hills
Cities Near North Richland Hills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Richland Hills?
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North Richland Hills FAQ
Is North Richland Hills, Texas affordable?⌄
North Richland Hills's median rent is $1,704/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $97,305/year. Median home value is $360,700.
Is North Richland Hills, Texas safe?⌄
North Richland Hills's violent crime rate was 151 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1771 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Richland Hills, Texas?⌄
North Richland Hills has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Richland Hills, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in North Richland Hills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,704/month and median household income is $97,305/year. The median home value is $360,700. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Richland Hills, Texas?⌄
The average commute in North Richland Hills is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from