At a Glance
Median Income
$96,257
$50,398 per capita
Home Value
$405,600
Zillow: $438,611
Median Rent
$1,825/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
148/100K
1,855/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
9.8% smoking rate
How Richardson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richardson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richardson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richardson residents earn a median household income of $96,257 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,398. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richardson is $405,600 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,611. Median rent is $1,825/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Richardson reports 148 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,855/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
56.2% of adults in Richardson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richardson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population118,269
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density4,141/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born22.8%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,257
Per Capita$50,398
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A
Home Value$405,600
Rent$1,825
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$438,611
Housing Units47,777
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent148/100K
Property1,855/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault99/100K
Burglary222/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation646 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations31
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Richardson was founded in 1840.
The median home in Richardson was built in 1984.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
22.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.