Living in Richland Hills, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richland Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Richland Hills has 8,493 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $66,721 (15% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $248,100, the median rent is $1,492/month.
Richland Hills at a glance
- Population
- 8,493
- Median age
- 41.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $66,721State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $248,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,492/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Richland Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Richland Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richland Hills the median home value is $248,100, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,492 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,767 a month in housing costs.
Richland Hills median household income
The median household income in Richland Hills is $66,721 and the income per person is $33,878. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Richland Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,420
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.58
Richland Hills demographics
- Population
- 8,493
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 3,219
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richland Hills ›
Education in Richland Hills
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Richland Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richland Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Richland Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Hills | 8,493 | $66,721 | $248,100 | $1,492 |
| Haltom City | 45,767 | $59,057 | $218,800 | $1,415 |
| Hurst | 39,861 | $72,210 | $315,200 | $1,358 |
| North Richland Hills | 70,780 | $97,305 | $360,700 | $1,704 |
| Watauga | 23,233 | $91,171 | $250,500 | $1,982 |
| Bedford | 49,085 | $83,971 | $350,700 | $1,502 |
| Colleyville | 26,012 | $218,328 | $784,900 | $3,263 |
| Blue Mound | 2,366 | $66,375 | $201,900 | $1,666 |
| Fort Worth | 963,194 | $79,507 | $303,000 | $1,509 |
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What is the median household income in Richland Hills, TX?
The median household income in Richland Hills is $66,721, 15% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Richland Hills?
The median home value in Richland Hills is $248,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Richland Hills?
The median gross rent in Richland Hills is $1,492 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Richland Hills, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Richland Hills?
The median age in Richland Hills is 41.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Richland Hills?
The average commute to work in Richland Hills is 22 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richland Hills?
The unemployment rate in Richland Hills is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richland Hills?
16.7% of adults in Richland Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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