Neighborhood in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County

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

C

6th of 7areas in North Richland Hills
Overall score 40 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
North Richland Hills overall: A-

Southwest side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 12,400 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
12,390
Median rent
$1,530
Median home value
$287,000
Household income
$74,000
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
60%
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What it's like to live in Southwest side of North Richland Hills

Southwest side of North Richland Hills is an area in North Richland Hills with about 12,400 residents, homes built around 1979, a mix of owners and renters and 27% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest side of North Richland Hills is C. That puts it 6th of 7 areas we grade in North Richland Hills, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in Southwest side of North Richland Hills

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,530, 10% lower than the North Richland Hills median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest side of North Richland Hills

  • Higher poverty. 13% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.2% across North Richland Hills.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest side of North Richland Hills report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 3.9x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $74,000, 3.7% unemployed.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    48 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.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 29 min, 13% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    60% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest side of North Richland Hills compared with North Richland Hills

Better than North Richland Hills

  • Median rent: $1,53010% lower than North Richland Hills ($1,704)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 3.4%2 points higher than North Richland Hills (1.7%)

Worse than North Richland Hills

  • Median household income: $74,00024% lower than North Richland Hills ($97,305)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 31%7 points lower than North Richland Hills (37%)
  • People below the poverty line: 13%6 points higher than North Richland Hills (7.2%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BSnow Heights ElementaryElementary, Birdville ISD0.6 mi
  • CNorth Richland MiddleMiddle, Birdville ISD0.6 mi
  • BRichland High SchoolHigh, Birdville ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Southwest side of North Richland Hills

Median rent in Southwest 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 $287,000, 20% lower than the North Richland Hills median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,921 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 value20% lower than North Richland Hills$287,000$360,700$283,800
Home value to income5% higher than North Richland Hills3.9x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as North Richland Hills51%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than North Richland Hills60%63%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than North Richland Hills7.6%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as North Richland Hills197919861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,921
Mortgage payment
$1,571
Property tax
$350
Median rent, for comparison
$1,530

Based on a $287,000 home in Southwest 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 income24% lower than North Richland Hills$74,000$97,305$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as North Richland Hills3.7%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than North Richland Hills13%7.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than North Richland Hills31%37%34%
Average commute7% higher than North Richland Hills29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than North Richland Hills13%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than North Richland Hills3.4%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Southwest side of North Richland Hills

Under 1821%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6436%
65 and over20%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black11%
Asian4.2%
Other or more than one race5.9%

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. 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. C+CarverdaleHouston
  2. D+North Haltom CityHaltom City
  3. C-North MesquiteMesquite

Questions about Southwest side of North Richland Hills

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

Southwest side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 12,400 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

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

Renters in Southwest side of North Richland Hills pay a median of $1,530 a month, 10% lower than the North Richland Hills median. The median home is worth $287,000, 20% lower than the North Richland Hills median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across North Richland Hills.

What schools serve Southwest side of North Richland Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Snow Heights Elementary (elementary, rated B), North 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 7 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.