The Town FilesRichland Hills, Texas
City in Tarrant County · population 8,621 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,100
- Household income
- $66,721
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 56
- Median age
- 41.5
Richland Hills is a city of 8,621 people in Tarrant County, Texas. The median home is worth $248,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 100% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 95% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Texas towns.
How 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 Richland Hills is worth $248,100, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $66,721, which is more affordable than 22% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,492 a month. 63.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Richland Hills | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,100 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,492 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $66,721 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 63.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Richland Hills
| People | Richland Hills | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in 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
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richland Hills since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 16, 2002 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 126 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 437 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 28, 1989.
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 Richland Hills itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Richland Hills
5 public schools with 2,852 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILTEXAS NORTH RICHLAND HILLS EL (charter) | K-5 | 766 | 14.5 |
| JACK C BINION EL | PK-5 | 728 | 15.5 |
| RICHLAND MIDDLE | 6-8 | 616 | 13.7 |
| ILTEXAS NORTH RICHLAND HILLS MIDDLE (charter) | 6-8 | 391 | 15.0 |
| ALLIENE MULLENDORE EL | PK-5 | 351 | 12.5 |
Towns near Richland Hills
- Haltom City, TX2.6 mi · 46,073 people · home $218,800
- Hurst, TX3.2 mi · 40,413 people · home $315,200
- North Richland Hills, TX3.5 mi · 69,917 people · home $360,700
- Watauga, TX4.5 mi · 23,650 people · home $250,500
- Bedford, TX5.9 mi · 49,928 people · home $350,700
- Colleyville, TX7.2 mi · 26,057 people · home $784,900
- Fort Worth, TX7.4 mi · 918,915 people · home $303,000
- Pantego, TX7.8 mi · 2,568 people · home $363,300
Richland Hills questions
Is Richland Hills, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Richland Hills scores better for retirees than 16% of Texas towns and quieter than 21%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Richland Hills?
The median owner-occupied home in Richland Hills is valued at $248,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,721, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,492 a month.
What is the weather like in 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 Richland Hills get tornadoes?
56 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Richland Hills since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 16, 2002. 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)