Neighborhood in Richardson, Dallas County

Living in Northeast Richardson, Richardson

B+

8th of 12areas in Richardson
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Richardson overall: A-

Northeast Richardson covers part of Richardson, TX, home to about 13,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
13,170
Median rent
$1,890
Median home value
$546,000
Household income
$100,500
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
25%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Richardson

Northeast Richardson is an area in Richardson with about 13,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly rented (75% of homes) and 19% of households with children.

It grades B+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 12 areas in Richardson, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Richardson

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Richardson

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

Northeast Richardson report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 D

    Median rent $1,890, homes cost 5.4x income.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $100,500, 5.2% unemployed.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    61 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 22 min, 30% work from home.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    69% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.1% of adults uninsured.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    25% of homes owner-occupied.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Richardson compared with Richardson

Better than Richardson

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 69%12 points higher than Richardson (57%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 8.1%4 points lower than Richardson (12%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 98%3 points higher than Richardson (95%)

Worse than Richardson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 25%26 points lower than Richardson (51%)
  • Home value to income: 5.4x24% higher than Richardson (4.4x)
  • Vacant homes: 6.6%2 points higher than Richardson (4.5%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AStinson ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD0.8 mi
  • BOtto MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD0.8 mi
  • BNaaman Forest High SchoolHigh, Garland ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Richardson

Median rent in Northeast Richardson is $1,890 a month, about the same as the Richardson median. A household would need about $76,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $546,000, 27% higher than the Richardson median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,684 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRichardsonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Richardson$1,890$1,857$1,403
Median home value27% higher than Richardson$546,000$431,400$283,800
Home value to income24% higher than Richardson5.4x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Richardson49%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than Richardson25%51%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Richardson6.6%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Richardson200919861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,684
Mortgage payment
$2,989
Property tax
$695
Median rent, for comparison
$1,890

Based on a $546,000 home in Northeast 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 incomeAbout the same as Richardson$100,500$98,111$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Richardson5.2%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Richardson8.8%9.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Richardson69%57%34%
Average commute5% lower than Richardson22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Richardson30%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Richardson4.0%5.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Richardson98%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northeast Richardson

Under 1814%
18 to 3440%
35 to 6437%
65 and over9.3%
Race and ethnicity
White38%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black11%
Asian30%
Other or more than one race11%

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. 4AEast RichardsonMedian rent $2,030
  5. 5A-SpringParkMedian rent $1,920
  6. 6A-ECSW CourtyardMedian rent $1,840
  7. 7B+Central RichardsonMedian rent $1,800
  8. 9B+Southeast RichardsonMedian rent $2,080

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BMilwoodAustin
  2. A-Northwest CarrolltonCarrollton
  3. B+Hardrock CanyonAustin

Questions about Northeast Richardson

Is Northeast Richardson a good place to live?

Northeast Richardson covers part of Richardson, TX, home to about 13,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast Richardson?

Median rent in Northeast Richardson is $1,890 a month, about the same as the Richardson median. The median home is worth $546,000, 27% higher than the Richardson median. A median home costs 5.4x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Richardson.

What schools serve Northeast Richardson?

The closest rated public schools are Stinson Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 9 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.