Neighborhood in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County

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

C-

7th of 7areas in North Richland Hills
Overall score 34 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
North Richland Hills overall: A-

South side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent careunder 0.1 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
1,790
Median rent
$1,530
Median home value
$250,000
Household income
$67,500
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
31%
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What it's like to live in South side of North Richland Hills

South side of North Richland Hills is an area in North Richland Hills with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1971, mostly rented (69% of homes) and 33% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in South side of North Richland Hills

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,530, 10% lower than the North Richland Hills median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in South side of North Richland Hills

  • Higher poverty. 18% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.2% across North Richland Hills.
  • Higher unemployment. 10% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.3% across North Richland Hills.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

South side of North Richland Hills report card

Each grade compares South 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 $1,530, homes cost 3.7x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $67,500, 10% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    44 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.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 6.2% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    31% of homes owner-occupied.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

South side of North Richland Hills compared with North Richland Hills

Better than North Richland Hills

  • Average commute: 22 min18% lower than North Richland Hills (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,53010% lower than North Richland Hills ($1,704)
  • Vacant homes: 1.4%4 points lower than North Richland Hills (5.0%)

Worse than North Richland Hills

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 31%33 points lower than North Richland Hills (63%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19%18 points lower than North Richland Hills (37%)
  • Median household income: $67,50031% lower than North Richland Hills ($97,305)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJack C Binion ElementaryElementary, Birdville ISD0.5 mi
  • CRichland MiddleMiddle, Birdville ISD1.2 mi
  • BRichland High SchoolHigh, Birdville ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in South side of North Richland Hills

Median rent in South side of North Richland Hills is $1,530 a month, 10% lower than the North Richland Hills median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $250,000, 31% lower than the North Richland Hills median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,661 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNorth Richland HillsTexas
Median rent10% lower than North Richland Hills$1,530$1,704$1,403
Median home value31% lower than North Richland Hills$250,000$360,700$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as North Richland Hills3.7x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than North Richland Hills55%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than North Richland Hills31%63%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than North Richland Hills1.4%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as North Richland Hills197119861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,661
Mortgage payment
$1,368
Property tax
$293
Median rent, for comparison
$1,530

Based on a $250,000 home in South 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 income31% lower than North Richland Hills$67,500$97,305$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than North Richland Hills10%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line11 points higher than North Richland Hills18%7.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher18 points lower than North Richland Hills19%37%34%
Average commute18% lower than North Richland Hills22 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than North Richland Hills6.2%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than North Richland Hills0%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as North Richland Hills96%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 South side of North Richland Hills

Under 1823%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6442%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White58%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black17%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race7.7%

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. 3A-North side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,070
  4. 4B+West side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,760
  5. 5BCentral part of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,760
  6. 6CSouthwest side of North Richland HillsMedian rent $1,530

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Huntington VillageHouston
  2. DAliefHouston
  3. D+Briar ParkHouston

Questions about South side of North Richland Hills

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

South side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on jobs and income.

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

Median rent in South side of North Richland Hills is $1,530 a month, 10% lower than the North Richland Hills median. The median home is worth $250,000, 31% lower than 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 South side of North Richland Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Jack C Binion Elementary (elementary, rated B), Richland Middle (middle, rated C) and Richland 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.