Neighborhood in North Richland Hills, Tarrant County

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

B+

4th of 7areas in North Richland Hills
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
North Richland Hills overall: A-

West side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on jobs and income and worst on health.

  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery storeunder 0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.6 mi

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

Population
1,480
Median rent
$1,760
Median home value
$243,000
Household income
$115,900
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in West side of North Richland Hills

West side of North Richland Hills is an area in North Richland Hills with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1988, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 28% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 7 areas in North Richland Hills, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in West side of North Richland Hills

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about under 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in West side of North Richland Hills

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

West side of North Richland Hills report card

Each grade compares West 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 $1,760, homes cost 2.1x income.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $115,900, 0% unemployed.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    63 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.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 29 min, 26% work from home.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    18% of adults uninsured.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

West side of North Richland Hills compared with North Richland Hills

Better than North Richland Hills

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%26 points higher than North Richland Hills (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x43% lower than North Richland Hills (3.7x)
  • Median household income: $115,90019% higher than North Richland Hills ($97,305)

Worse than North Richland Hills

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 75%25 points higher than North Richland Hills (50%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 29%8 points lower than North Richland Hills (37%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 89%8 points lower than North Richland Hills (97%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWatauga ElementaryElementary, Birdville ISD0.6 mi
  • BWatauga MiddleMiddle, Birdville ISD0.7 mi
  • BRichland High SchoolHigh, Birdville ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in West side of North Richland Hills

Median rent in West side 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 $243,000, 33% lower than the North Richland Hills median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,651 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereNorth Richland HillsTexas
Median rent3% higher than North Richland Hills$1,760$1,704$1,403
Median home value33% lower than North Richland Hills$243,000$360,700$283,800
Home value to income43% lower than North Richland Hills2.1x3.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent25 points higher than North Richland Hills75%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than North Richland Hills89%63%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than North Richland Hills0%5.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as North Richland Hills198819861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,651
Mortgage payment
$1,330
Property tax
$321
Median rent, for comparison
$1,760

Based on a $243,000 home in West 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 income19% higher than North Richland Hills$115,900$97,305$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than North Richland Hills0%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than North Richland Hills1.2%7.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than North Richland Hills29%37%34%
Average commute7% higher than North Richland Hills29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points higher than North Richland Hills26%16%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than North Richland Hills3.6%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than North Richland Hills89%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in West side of North Richland Hills

Under 1819%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6442%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black0%
Asian12%
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. 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+East Texas TownhomesMineola
  2. BSouthwest RendonRendon
  3. BSouth AmarilloAmarillo

Questions about West side of North Richland Hills

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

West side of North Richland Hills covers part of North Richland Hills, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 7 areas we score in North Richland Hills. It does best on jobs and income and worst on health.

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

Median rent in West side of North Richland Hills is $1,760 a month, 3% higher than the North Richland Hills median. The median home is worth $243,000, 33% lower than the North Richland Hills median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.7x across North Richland Hills.

What schools serve West side of North Richland Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Watauga Elementary (elementary, rated B), Watauga Middle (middle, rated B) 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.