Neighborhood in Richardson, Dallas County

Living in East Richardson, Richardson

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4th of 12areas in Richardson
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Richardson overall: A-

East Richardson covers part of Richardson, TX, home to about 9,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
9,500
Median rent
$2,030
Median home value
$534,000
Household income
$133,300
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in East Richardson

East Richardson is an area in Richardson with about 9,500 residents, homes built around 1994, mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for East Richardson is A. That puts it 4th of 12 areas we grade in Richardson, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in East Richardson

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $133,300, 36% higher than the Richardson 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 East Richardson

  • Higher unemployment. 8.1% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.0% across Richardson.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

East Richardson report card

Each grade compares East Richardson 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 $2,030, homes cost 4.0x income.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $133,300, 8.1% unemployed.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 138 violent crimes per 100k, 1,497 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 24 min, 34% work from home.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    72% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.9% of adults uninsured.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    100% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

East Richardson compared with Richardson

Better than Richardson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%15 points higher than Richardson (51%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 72%15 points higher than Richardson (57%)
  • Median household income: $133,30036% higher than Richardson ($98,111)

Worse than Richardson

  • Median rent: $2,0309% higher than Richardson ($1,857)
  • Unemployment rate: 8.1%3 points higher than Richardson (5.0%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 3.0%2 points lower than Richardson (5.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BMiller ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD0.6 mi
  • BOtto MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD1.6 mi
  • BNaaman Forest High SchoolHigh, Garland ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in East Richardson

Median rent in East Richardson is $2,030 a month, 9% higher than the Richardson median. A household would need about $81,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $534,000, 24% higher than the Richardson median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,625 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRichardsonTexas
Median rent9% higher than Richardson$2,030$1,857$1,403
Median home value24% higher than Richardson$534,000$431,400$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than Richardson4.0x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Richardson46%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than Richardson66%51%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Richardson1.5%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Richardson199419861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,625
Mortgage payment
$2,923
Property tax
$702
Median rent, for comparison
$2,030

Based on a $534,000 home in East Richardson, 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

MeasureHereRichardsonTexas
Median household income36% higher than Richardson$133,300$98,111$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Richardson8.1%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Richardson2.2%9.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points higher than Richardson72%57%34%
Average commute3% higher than Richardson24 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Richardson34%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Richardson3.0%5.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Richardson100%95%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 windLow

Who lives in East Richardson

Under 1816%
18 to 3431%
35 to 6443%
65 and over9.4%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black7.6%
Asian29%
Other or more than one race4.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Richardson

  1. 1A+West RichardsonMedian rent $2,620
  2. 2ATI PlazaMedian rent $3,130
  3. 3ANorth RichardsonMedian rent $2,000
  4. 5A-SpringParkMedian rent $1,920
  5. 6A-ECSW CourtyardMedian rent $1,840
  6. 7B+Central RichardsonMedian rent $1,800
  7. 8B+Northeast RichardsonMedian rent $1,890
  8. 9B+Southeast RichardsonMedian rent $2,080

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+Custer Hill EstatesPlano
  2. A-SuncreekAllen
  3. B+Kensington PlaceCarrollton

Questions about East Richardson

Is East Richardson a good place to live?

East Richardson covers part of Richardson, TX, home to about 9,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in East Richardson?

Renters in East Richardson pay a median of $2,030 a month, 9% higher than the Richardson median. The median home is worth $534,000, 24% higher than the Richardson median. A median home costs 4.0x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Richardson.

What schools serve East Richardson?

The closest rated public schools are Miller Elementary (elementary, rated B), Otto Middle (middle, rated B) and Naaman Forest High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 6 Census block groups in this part of Richardson 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.