Neighborhood in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County
Living in Central part of North Richland Hills, North Richland Hills
5th of 7areas in North Richland Hills
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
North Richland Hills overall: A-
Central part of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 41,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.
- Lots of parks
- Tornado risk is very high
- Hail risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.2 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 41,320
- Median rent
- $1,760
- Median home value
- $352,000
- Household income
- $96,100
- Average commute
- 26 min
- Homes owned
- 57%
What it's like to live in Central part of North Richland Hills
Central part of North Richland Hills is an area in North Richland Hills with about 41,300 residents, homes built around 1987, a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 7 areas in North Richland Hills, which grades A- overall.
Pros of living in Central part of North Richland Hills
- Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Central part of North Richland Hills
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.
Central part of North Richland Hills report card
Each grade compares Central part of North Richland Hills with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade C-
Median rent $1,760, homes cost 3.7x income.
39 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $96,100, 3.1% unemployed.
65 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B+
Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.
77 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 151 violent crimes per 100k, 1,771 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
57 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C
Average commute 26 min, 15% work from home.
46 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C+
34% have a bachelor’s degree.
55 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C
13% of adults uninsured.
41 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C
57% of homes owner-occupied.
43 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
96% of homes have broadband.
65 of 100 vs TX areas
Central part of North Richland Hills compared with North Richland Hills
Better than North Richland Hills
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 48%2 points lower than North Richland Hills (50%)
- Average commute: 26 min4% lower than North Richland Hills (27 min)
Worse than North Richland Hills
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 57%6 points lower than North Richland Hills (63%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 34%3 points lower than North Richland Hills (37%)
- Median rent: $1,7603% higher than North Richland Hills ($1,704)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CAcademy at Carrie F ThomasElementary, Birdville ISD0.6 mi
- ASmithfield MiddleMiddle, Birdville ISD1.4 mi
- AGrapevine-Colleyville Collegiate Academy at Tcc NeHigh, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD0.2 mi
Cost of living in Central part of North Richland Hills
Median rent in Central part of North Richland Hills is $1,760 a month, about the same as the North Richland Hills median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $352,000, about the same as the North Richland Hills median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,352 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | North Richland Hills | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent3% higher than North Richland Hills | $1,760 | $1,704 | $1,403 |
| Median home valueAbout the same as North Richland Hills | $352,000 | $360,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to incomeAbout the same as North Richland Hills | 3.7x | 3.7x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than North Richland Hills | 48% | 50% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than North Richland Hills | 57% | 63% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as North Richland Hills | 4.7% | 5.0% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as North Richland Hills | 1987 | 1986 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,927
- Property tax
- $425
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,760
Based on a $352,000 home in Central part of North Richland Hills, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | North Richland Hills | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeAbout the same as North Richland Hills | $96,100 | $97,305 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as North Richland Hills | 3.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty lineAbout the same as North Richland Hills | 6.4% | 7.2% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than North Richland Hills | 34% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute4% lower than North Richland Hills | 26 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as North Richland Hills | 15% | 16% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as North Richland Hills | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as North Richland Hills | 96% | 97% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in Central part of North Richland Hills
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in North Richland Hills
- 1A+Northeast side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $2,520
- 2ANorthwest side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,780
- 3A-North side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,070
- 4B+West side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,760
- 6CSouthwest side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,530
- 7C-South side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,530
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BNorth GarlandGarland
- B-Horizon LakeLeander
- B+CenterpointeLeague City
Questions about Central part of North Richland Hills
Is Central part of North Richland Hills a good place to live?
Central part of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 41,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in Central part of North Richland Hills?
Median rent in Central part of North Richland Hills is $1,760 a month, 3% higher than the North Richland Hills median. The median home is worth $352,000, about the same as the North Richland Hills median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across North Richland Hills.
What schools serve Central part of North Richland Hills?
The closest rated public schools are Academy at Carrie F Thomas (elementary, rated C), Smithfield Middle (middle, rated A) and Grapevine-Colleyville Collegiate Academy at Tcc Ne (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 23 Census block groups in this part of North Richland Hills that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.