Living in North Richland Hills, TX

Explore North Richland Hills and see how it fits the life you want to build.

70,780 Population Tarrant County County City Place Type Texas State
Overall Match7.7 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

North Richland Hills at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population70,780
Median Household Income$97,305
Median Home Value$360,700
Median Gross Rent$1,704
Median Age39.6
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment3.2%
Work From Home16.0%
Homeownership63.5%
Housing Vacancy5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

North Richland Hills is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in North Richland Hills Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in North Richland Hills and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.4 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.2 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.5 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.6 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in North Richland Hills

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$360,700
Median Gross Rent$1,704
Homeownership63.5%
Housing Vacancy5.0%
Housing Value6.8/10
Housing Stability7.0/10

Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for North Richland Hills, TX

Median Household Income$97,305
Unemployment3.2%
Work From Home16.0%
Employment8.4/10
Remote Work Friendly7.2/10
Income Strength9.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in North Richland Hills and how households are structured

Population70,780
Median Age39.6
Average Household Size2.6

North Richland Hills is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in North Richland Hills

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for North Richland Hills point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High94.0°F
Average Winter Low35.5°F
Annual Rainfall37.6 in.
Annual Snowfall2.0 in.

Seasonal Life in North Richland Hills

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

North Richland Hills is located in Tarrant County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Tarrant County.

County Intelligence

North Richland Hills & Tarrant County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

North Richland Hills is located in Tarrant County, Texas.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in North Richland Hills.

Current NarrowTheList data for North Richland Hills shows a population of about 70,780. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Tarrant County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for North Richland Hills.

For someone considering a move to North Richland Hills, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Watauga, TX 2.0 miles away Hurst, TX 2.8 miles away Richland Hills, TX 3.5 miles away Haltom City, TX 4.2 miles away Colleyville, TX 4.6 miles away Bedford, TX 5.0 miles away Keller, TX 5.0 miles away Blue Mound, TX 6.9 miles away Southlake, TX 7.7 miles away Euless, TX 8.2 miles away Saginaw, TX 8.5 miles away Westlake, TX 8.7 miles away