North Richland Hills is a mid-sized city of 70,114 in Texas, with a median household income of $88,656
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
North Richland Hills stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Richland Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Richland Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 103.3
North Richland Hills's overall cost of living index is 103.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Richland Hills costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
North Richland Hills, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$301,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,465
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,656
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
North Richland Hills's violent crime rate is 223.2 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
223.2 /100k
Property Crime
2232.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Richland Hills is served primarily by BIRDVILLE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Richland Hills, TX
National Avg
School District
BIRDVILLE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
19
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Richland Hills sees average highs of 55.5°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.0 inches of snow per year.
North Richland Hills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts North Richland Hills roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $301,200 and median rent is $1,465/month.
North Richland Hills's violent crime rate is 223.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2232.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Richland Hills are operated by BIRDVILLE ISD.
The district has 19 elementary, 7 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Richland Hills, TX has a population of 70,114, a median household income of $88,656, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Richland Hills averages 55.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches
with about 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Richland Hills, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 76180, 76182.
The population of North Richland Hills, Texas is 70,114 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Richland Hills: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $301,200, median household income $88,656, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Richland Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
