Neighborhood in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County

Living in North side of North Richland Hills, North Richland Hills

A-

3rd of 7areas in North Richland Hills
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
North Richland Hills overall: A-

North side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
6,430
Median rent
$1,070
Median home value
$488,000
Household income
$135,900
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in North side of North Richland Hills

North side of North Richland Hills is an area in North Richland Hills with about 6,400 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 34% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 7 areas in North Richland Hills, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in North side of North Richland Hills

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,070, 37% lower than the North Richland Hills median.
  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $135,900, 40% higher than the North Richland Hills median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in North side of North Richland Hills

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

North side of North Richland Hills report card

Each grade compares North side 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 $1,070, homes cost 3.6x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $135,900, 3.7% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 151 violent crimes per 100k, 1,771 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 24% work from home.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.2% of adults uninsured.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

North side of North Richland Hills compared with North Richland Hills

Better than North Richland Hills

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%23 points higher than North Richland Hills (63%)
  • Median household income: $135,90040% higher than North Richland Hills ($97,305)
  • Median rent: $1,07037% lower than North Richland Hills ($1,704)

Worse than North Richland Hills

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 84%33 points higher than North Richland Hills (50%)
  • Average commute: 29 min5% higher than North Richland Hills (27 min)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AShady Grove ElementaryElementary, Keller ISD0.9 mi
  • ANorth Ridge MiddleMiddle, Birdville ISD1.9 mi
  • BBirdville High SchoolHigh, Birdville ISD3 mi

Cost of living in North side of North Richland Hills

Median rent in North side of North Richland Hills is $1,070 a month, 37% lower than the North Richland Hills median. A household would need about $43,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $488,000, 35% higher than the North Richland Hills median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,329 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNorth Richland HillsTexas
Median rent37% lower than North Richland Hills$1,070$1,704$1,403
Median home value35% higher than North Richland Hills$488,000$360,700$283,800
Home value to income3% lower than North Richland Hills3.6x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent33 points higher than North Richland Hills84%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than North Richland Hills87%63%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than North Richland Hills3.5%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as North Richland Hills199919861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,329
Mortgage payment
$2,671
Property tax
$657
Median rent, for comparison
$1,070

Based on a $488,000 home in North side 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

MeasureHereNorth Richland HillsTexas
Median household income40% higher than North Richland Hills$135,900$97,305$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as North Richland Hills3.7%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than North Richland Hills3.8%7.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than North Richland Hills49%37%34%
Average commute5% higher than North Richland Hills29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than North Richland Hills24%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as North Richland Hills0.7%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than North Richland Hills98%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in North side of North Richland Hills

Under 1824%
18 to 3411%
35 to 6442%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White76%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black2.7%
Asian6.2%
Other or more than one race3.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in North Richland Hills

  1. 1A+Northeast side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $2,520
  2. 2ANorthwest side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,780
  3. 4B+West side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,760
  4. 5BCentral part of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,760
  5. 6CSouthwest side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,530
  6. 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.

  1. B+Southwest BenbrookBenbrook
  2. AWest McKinneyMcKinney
  3. AGreatwoodSugar Land

Questions about North side of North Richland Hills

Is North side of North Richland Hills a good place to live?

North side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 6,400 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North side of North Richland Hills?

Median rent in North side of North Richland Hills is $1,070 a month, 37% lower than the North Richland Hills median. The median home is worth $488,000, 35% higher than the North Richland Hills median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across North Richland Hills.

What schools serve North side of North Richland Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Shady Grove Elementary (elementary, rated A), North Ridge Middle (middle, rated A) and Birdville High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 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.