Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Richland Hills
Richland Hills, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,014
Population
8,479
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Suburban charm is bigger in the hills of Texas
Small Town
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Affordable
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Suburban
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The residents of Richland Hills feel that this city is rich with safe suburban streets, a tight-knit community, and good public schools. This Texas suburb boasts affordable apartments, with a house, condo, and townhome rental here and there.
Major interstates surround this area, and the Richland Hills Train Station is situated on the south end of town for convenient public transit. Though the area is mainly made up of community parks and residential neighborhoods, convenient amenities reside just around the corner. Northeast Mall is located on the other side of I-820 with a premier variety of retailers and restaurants to choose from.
Situated just nine miles northeast of Fort Worth and 30 miles northwest of Dallas, residents can enjoy small town living with big city proximity. Admire Texas’s natural beauty while you’re exploring two of its most popular cities by visiting Fort Worth’s Water Gardens and Dallas’s Pioneer Plaza.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,252
Average: $89,902
Education
1,585
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,660
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Richland Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Richland Hills, TX is $997 for one bedroom, $1,280 for two bedrooms, and $1,787 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richland Hills has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$997/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$2,297/month
1,254 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,443/month
982 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Richland Hills, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Jack C Binion Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
688 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
664 Students
Alliene Mullendore Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
373 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
296 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
675 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Trinity Trails
- Botanical Research Institute of Texas
- River Legacy Living Science Center
- River Legacy Parks
- UT Arlington Planetarium
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
- Dallas Love Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.