What are the schools like in Richland Hills, TX?

Richland Hills is served primarily by BIRDVILLE ISD. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Richland Hills?

The median household income in Richland Hills, TX is $73,601 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Richland Hills, TX?

Richland Hills has an average high temperature of 55.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Richland Hills, TX affordable or expensive?

Richland Hills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Richland Hills is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,200 and the median rent is $1,269 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Richland Hills, TX?

Richland Hills has a violent crime rate of 230.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2465.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Richland Hills, TX a Good Place to Live?

Richland Hills is a small town of 8,513 in Texas, with a median household income of $73,601 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Richland Hills stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All 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

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

Metric	Richland Hills, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,269	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$73,601	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Richland Hills's violent crime rate is 230.7 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

230.7 /100k

Property Crime

2465.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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	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	18.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Richland Hills sees average highs of 55.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Richland Hills, TX
Average High — January	55.5°F
Average High — July	94.0°F
Annual Precipitation	38.8"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Richland Hills, TX	National Avg
Population	8,513	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	15.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Haltom City, TX 3 mi Hurst, TX 3 mi North Richland Hills, TX 4 mi Watauga, TX 4 mi Bedford, TX 6 mi

Richland Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richland Hills, TX affordable or expensive?

Richland Hills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Richland Hills roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $206,200 and median rent is $1,269/month.

What is the crime rate in Richland Hills, TX?

Richland Hills's violent crime rate is 230.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2465.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Richland Hills?

Public schools in 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. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Richland Hills, TX a good place to live?

Richland Hills, TX has a population of 8,513, a median household income of $73,601, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Richland Hills?

Richland Hills averages 55.5°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Richland Hills?

The population of Richland Hills, Texas is 8,513 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Richland Hills?

Key numbers for living in Richland Hills: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $206,200, median household income $73,601, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Richland Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.