What are the schools like in Richardson, TX?

Richardson is served primarily by RICHARDSON ISD. The district operates 36 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Richardson?

The median household income in Richardson, TX is $94,362 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Richardson, TX?

Richardson has an average high temperature of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.7 inches.

Richardson, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Richardson, TX affordable or expensive?

Richardson's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richardson is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $379,800 and the median rent is $1,725 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richardson, TX?

Richardson has a violent crime rate of 146.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1833.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richardson, TX a Good Place to Live?

Richardson is a mid-sized city of 118,063 in Texas, with a median household income of $94,362 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Richardson stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Richardson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Richardson 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

Richardson's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Richardson costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Richardson, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$379,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,725	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,362	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Richardson's violent crime rate is 146.7 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.7 /100k

Property Crime

1833.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Richardson is served primarily by RICHARDSON ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Richardson, TX	National Avg
School District	RICHARDSON ISD	—
Elementary Schools	36	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richardson sees average highs of 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July, with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation and 1.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richardson, TX
Average High — January	55.9°F
Average High — July	94.3°F
Annual Precipitation	40.1"
Annual Snowfall	1.7"

Demographics

Metric	Richardson, TX	National Avg
Population	118,063	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.4%	18.9%
Asian	15.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plano, TX 6 mi Garland, TX 6 mi Murphy, TX 7 mi Addison, TX 7 mi Sachse, TX 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Richardson

Richardson, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

75080 75081 75082

Richardson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richardson, TX affordable or expensive?

Richardson's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Richardson roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $379,800 and median rent is $1,725/month.

What is the crime rate in Richardson, TX?

Richardson's violent crime rate is 146.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1833.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richardson?

Public schools in Richardson are operated by RICHARDSON ISD. The district has 36 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 55.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richardson, TX a good place to live?

Richardson, TX has a population of 118,063, a median household income of $94,362, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Richardson?

Richardson averages 55.9°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches with about 1.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Richardson?

Richardson, TX is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 75080, 75081, 75082.

What is the population of Richardson?

The population of Richardson, Texas is 118,063 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richardson?

Key numbers for living in Richardson: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $379,800, median household income $94,362, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richardson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.