Hi all, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $93,434 in North Richland Hills. It's a a smaller city city with about 70,338 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Reagan M.
been saying this for years
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Kayden Scott
same here
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Judy S.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a project manager, 28, moved here 13 years ago from Chicago. I've lived in North and South, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The cultural scene situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- North: Great for families. challenging vibes, walkable.
- South: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Chicago, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $50K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Bennett
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Kayden
I work in legal here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is tough. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Noah H.
underrated comment
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Lillian Evans
100%
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Ava C.
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Four distinct seasons
- Good airport with direct flights
- The weather scene is decent
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Emilia F.
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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