Living in Richardson, TX
Suburb in Texas
Richardson is a suburb in Texas, home to about 118,000 people, with 5.5 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, much of daily life is walkable. Life moves at a fast pace, and homes are mostly apartments.
Is Richardson a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 25 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Highly educated: 56% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4 research universities are within 31 mi
- Safe: violent crime is 0.4× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Big job market: about 5.5 million people live within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 93°F
Whether it's a good place for you depends on what you value. Take the quiz to see how Richardson ranks against your own priorities.
Key facts
Living in Richardson: common questions
What is the cost of living in Richardson?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $383k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,430 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in Richardson?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.59% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is Richardson safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.4× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in Richardson?
Richardson has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 93°F.
Does Richardson get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from tornadoes, flooding and heat waves: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.85 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to Richardson?
The nearest major airport is DAL, about 12 mi away.
How Richardson scores
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