Neighborhood in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County

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

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2nd of 7areas in North Richland Hills
Overall score 93 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
North Richland Hills overall: A-

Northwest side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
2,100
Median rent
$1,780
Median home value
$329,000
Household income
$132,700
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Northwest side of North Richland Hills

Northwest side of North Richland Hills is an area in North Richland Hills with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 33% of households with children.

Our grade for Northwest side of North Richland Hills is A. That puts it 2nd of 7 areas we grade in North Richland Hills, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in Northwest side of North Richland Hills

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $132,700, 36% higher than the North Richland Hills median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest side of North Richland Hills

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

Northwest side of North Richland Hills report card

Each grade compares Northwest 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 B-

    Median rent $1,780, homes cost 2.5x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $132,700, 1.5% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    79 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 15% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    8.7% of adults uninsured.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest side of North Richland Hills compared with North Richland Hills

Better than North Richland Hills

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%25 points higher than North Richland Hills (63%)
  • Median household income: $132,70036% higher than North Richland Hills ($97,305)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x33% lower than North Richland Hills (3.7x)

Worse than North Richland Hills

  • Average commute: 30 min9% higher than North Richland Hills (27 min)
  • Vacant homes: 7.4%2 points higher than North Richland Hills (5.0%)
  • Median rent: $1,7804% 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.

  • BNorth Ridge ElementaryElementary, Birdville ISD0.8 mi
  • ANorth Ridge MiddleMiddle, Birdville ISD0.7 mi
  • BCentral High SchoolHigh, Keller ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Northwest side of North Richland Hills

Median rent in Northwest side of North Richland Hills is $1,780 a month, 4% higher than the North Richland Hills median. A household would need about $71,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $329,000, 9% lower than the North Richland Hills median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,275 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNorth Richland HillsTexas
Median rent4% higher than North Richland Hills$1,780$1,704$1,403
Median home value9% lower than North Richland Hills$329,000$360,700$283,800
Home value to income33% lower than North Richland Hills2.5x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than North Richland Hills38%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than North Richland Hills89%63%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than North Richland Hills7.4%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as North Richland Hills198619861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,275
Mortgage payment
$1,801
Property tax
$474
Median rent, for comparison
$1,780

Based on a $329,000 home in Northwest 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 income36% higher than North Richland Hills$132,700$97,305$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than North Richland Hills1.5%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than North Richland Hills1.8%7.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as North Richland Hills37%37%34%
Average commute9% higher than North Richland Hills30 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as North Richland Hills15%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than North Richland Hills0%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than North Richland Hills100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Northwest side of North Richland Hills

Under 1820%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6449%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White68%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black6.0%
Asian8.9%
Other or more than one race5.4%

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. 3A-North side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,070
  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. ATwin CreeksAllen
  2. A+Heron BayPearland
  3. ACentral RockwallRockwall

Questions about Northwest side of North Richland Hills

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

Northwest side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

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

Renters in Northwest side of North Richland Hills pay a median of $1,780 a month, 4% higher than the North Richland Hills median. The median home is worth $329,000, 9% lower than the North Richland Hills median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across North Richland Hills.

What schools serve Northwest side of North Richland Hills?

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

This area groups 1 Census block group 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.