At a Glance
Median Income
$67,628
$35,332 per capita
Home Value
$232,800
Zillow: $279,244
Median Rent
$1,327/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
484/100K
3,548/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Richland Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Richland Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Richland Hills a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Richland Hills residents earn a median household income of $67,628 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,332. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Richland Hills is $232,800 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,244. Median rent is $1,327/month, with 30.6% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Richland Hills reports 484 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,548/100K. The murder rate is 12.4/100K.
Education
15.6% of adults in Richland Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Richland Hills has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,473
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,698/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,628
Per Capita$35,332
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,800
Rent$1,327
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$279,244
Housing Units3,372
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent484/100K
Property3,548/100K
Murder12.4/100K
Assault223/100K
Burglary397/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain38.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation565 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries47
Did You Know?
Richland Hills was founded in 1950.
The median home in Richland Hills was built in 1959.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.
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