Neighborhood in Richardson, Dallas County

Living in SpringPark, Richardson

A-

5th of 12areas in Richardson
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Richardson overall: A-

SpringPark is a neighborhood in Richardson, TX, home to about 9,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on internet access.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
9,950
Median rent
$1,920
Median home value
$424,000
Household income
$136,900
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in SpringPark

SpringPark is a neighborhood in Richardson with about 10,000 residents, homes built around 1984, mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 22% of households with children.

Our grade for SpringPark is A-. That puts it 5th of 12 areas we grade in Richardson, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in SpringPark

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $136,900, 40% higher than the Richardson median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in SpringPark

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

SpringPark report card

Each grade compares SpringPark 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 $1,920, homes cost 3.1x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $136,900, 3.5% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    59 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.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 31% work from home.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    61% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.0% of adults uninsured.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

SpringPark compared with Richardson

Better than Richardson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%26 points higher than Richardson (51%)
  • Median household income: $136,90040% higher than Richardson ($98,111)
  • Home value to income: 3.1x30% lower than Richardson (4.4x)

Worse than Richardson

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.5%4 points lower than Richardson (5.0%)
  • Average commute: 25 min8% higher than Richardson (24 min)
  • Median rent: $1,9203% higher than Richardson ($1,857)

Closest public schools

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

  • BBig Springs ElementaryElementary, Richardson ISD1.4 mi
  • BOtto MiddleMiddle, Plano ISD2.5 mi
  • CWilliams High SchoolHigh, Plano ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in SpringPark

Median rent in SpringPark is $1,920 a month, about the same as the Richardson median. A household would need about $77,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $424,000, about the same as the Richardson median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,860 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRichardsonTexas
Median rent3% higher than Richardson$1,920$1,857$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Richardson$424,000$431,400$283,800
Home value to income30% lower than Richardson3.1x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Richardson51%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Richardson77%51%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Richardson0.9%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Richardson198419861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,860
Mortgage payment
$2,321
Property tax
$539
Median rent, for comparison
$1,920

Based on a $424,000 home in SpringPark, 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 income40% higher than Richardson$136,900$98,111$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Richardson3.5%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Richardson7.0%9.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Richardson61%57%34%
Average commute8% higher than Richardson25 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Richardson31%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points lower than Richardson1.5%5.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Richardson99%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in SpringPark

Under 1816%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6438%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black5.4%
Asian12%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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. 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-East LewisvilleLewisville
  2. AThe T'sFrisco
  3. A-Britian EstatesFlower Mound

Questions about SpringPark

Is SpringPark a good place to live?

SpringPark is a neighborhood in Richardson, TX, home to about 9,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in SpringPark?

Renters in SpringPark pay a median of $1,920 a month, 3% higher than the Richardson median. The median home is worth $424,000, about the same as the Richardson median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Richardson.

What schools serve SpringPark?

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

This area is built from 8 Census block groups closest to the SpringPark name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.