Living in Richland Hills, TX

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

8,493 Population Tarrant County County City Place Type Texas State
Overall Match7.3 / 10

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

Richland Hills at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population8,493
Median Household Income$66,721
Median Home Value$248,100
Median Gross Rent$1,492
Median Age41.5
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home14.1%
Homeownership63.4%
Housing Vacancy5.9%

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

Richland Hills is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Richland Hills Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in 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.
Employment4.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.5 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.4 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.9 / 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 Richland Hills

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$248,100
Median Gross Rent$1,492
Homeownership63.4%
Housing Vacancy5.9%
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 Richland Hills, TX

Median Household Income$66,721
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home14.1%
Employment8.2/10
Remote Work Friendly6.8/10
Income Strength7.8/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Richland Hills and how households are structured

Population8,493
Median Age41.5
Average Household Size2.6

Richland Hills is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

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 Richland Hills

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for 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 Rainfall38.8 in.
Annual Snowfall2.0 in.

Seasonal Life in 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.

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

Richland Hills & Tarrant County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

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 Richland Hills.

Current NarrowTheList data for Richland Hills shows a population of about 8,493. 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 Richland Hills.

Nearby Cities & Communities

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

Haltom City, TX 2.6 miles away Hurst, TX 3.2 miles away North Richland Hills, TX 3.5 miles away Watauga, TX 4.5 miles away Bedford, TX 5.9 miles away Colleyville, TX 7.2 miles away Blue Mound, TX 7.2 miles away Fort Worth, TX 7.4 miles away Pantego, TX 7.8 miles away Keller, TX 8.5 miles away Saginaw, TX 8.9 miles away Euless, TX 9.0 miles away