The Town FilesNorth Richland Hills, Texas
City in Tarrant County · population 69,917 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $360,700
- Household income
- $97,305
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 39.6
North Richland Hills is a city of 69,917 people in Tarrant County, Texas. The median home is worth $360,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 95% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 94% of Texas towns, better transit than 89% of Texas towns.
How North Richland Hills ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Richland Hills is worth $360,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $97,305, which is more affordable than 22% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,704 a month. 63.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Richland Hills | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $360,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,704 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $97,305 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 63.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in North Richland Hills
| People | North Richland Hills | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.3% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in North Richland Hills
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 35.5°F. About 38.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Richland Hills since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 4, 1960 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 27 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 387 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on October 21, 1996.
Severe weather in Tarrant County since 1996
Tarrant County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Tarrant County
Tarrant County had 1,010,352 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,674 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in North Richland Hills itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in North Richland Hills
14 public schools with 10,497 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIRDVILLE H S | 9-12 | 2,097 | 16.5 |
| RICHLAND H S | 9-12 | 2,002 | 15.5 |
| NORTH RICHLAND MIDDLE | 6-8 | 896 | 16.0 |
| SMITHFIELD MIDDLE | 6-8 | 806 | 15.5 |
| NORTH RIDGE MIDDLE | 6-8 | 643 | 14.6 |
| SMITHFIELD EL | PK-5 | 603 | 15.5 |
| ACADEMY AT CARRIE F THOMAS | PK-5 | 552 | 15.3 |
| NORTH RIDGE EL | PK-5 | 490 | 14.4 |
| HOLIDAY HEIGHTS EL | PK-5 | 477 | 15.4 |
| WALKER CREEK EL | PK-5 | 444 | 15.9 |
| FOSTER VILLAGE EL | PK-5 | 424 | 15.1 |
| GREEN VALLEY EL | PK-5 | 418 | 15.5 |
Towns near North Richland Hills
- Watauga, TX2.0 mi · 23,650 people · home $250,500
- Hurst, TX2.8 mi · 40,413 people · home $315,200
- Richland Hills, TX3.5 mi · 8,621 people · home $248,100
- Haltom City, TX4.2 mi · 46,073 people · home $218,800
- Colleyville, TX4.6 mi · 26,057 people · home $784,900
- Bedford, TX5.0 mi · 49,928 people · home $350,700
- Keller, TX5.0 mi · 45,776 people · home $594,300
- Southlake, TX7.7 mi · 31,265 people · home $1,014,500
North Richland Hills questions
Is North Richland Hills, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Richland Hills scores better for retirees than 39% of Texas towns and quieter than 9%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.6).
How much does a house cost in North Richland Hills?
The median owner-occupied home in North Richland Hills is valued at $360,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,305, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,704 a month.
What is the weather like in North Richland Hills?
July highs average 94.0°F and January lows 35.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.0 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does North Richland Hills get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Richland Hills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 4, 1960. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)