Neighborhood in Richardson, Dallas County

Living in TI Plaza, Richardson

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2nd of 12areas in Richardson
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Richardson overall: A-

TI Plaza is a neighborhood in Richardson, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on health and worst on getting around.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
1,820
Median rent
$3,130
Median home value
$491,000
Household income
$151,500
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in TI Plaza

TI Plaza is a neighborhood in Richardson with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1969, mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 38% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 12 areas in Richardson, which grades A- overall.

Pros of living in TI Plaza

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $151,500, 54% higher than the Richardson median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in TI Plaza

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,130, 69% higher than the Richardson median.
  • Higher unemployment. 11% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.0% across Richardson.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

TI Plaza report card

Each grade compares TI Plaza 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 $3,130, homes cost 3.2x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $151,500, 11% unemployed.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    79 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 19% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    74% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.6% of adults uninsured.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

TI Plaza compared with Richardson

Better than Richardson

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%50 points lower than Richardson (50%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%42 points higher than Richardson (51%)
  • Median household income: $151,50054% higher than Richardson ($98,111)

Worse than Richardson

  • Median rent: $3,13069% higher than Richardson ($1,857)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 88%7 points lower than Richardson (95%)
  • Unemployment rate: 11%6 points higher than Richardson (5.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ACanyon Creek ElementaryElementary, Richardson ISD0.1 mi
  • BRichardson North Junior HighMiddle, Richardson ISD0.4 mi
  • BPearce High SchoolHigh, Richardson ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in TI Plaza

Median rent in TI Plaza is $3,130 a month, 69% higher than the Richardson median. A household would need about $125,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $491,000, 14% higher than the Richardson median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,521 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRichardsonTexas
Median rent69% higher than Richardson$3,130$1,857$1,403
Median home value14% higher than Richardson$491,000$431,400$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than Richardson3.2x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent50 points lower than Richardson0%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them42 points higher than Richardson93%51%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Richardson1.3%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Richardson196919861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,521
Mortgage payment
$2,688
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$3,130

Based on a $491,000 home in TI Plaza, 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 income54% higher than Richardson$151,500$98,111$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Richardson11%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Richardson5.1%9.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Richardson74%57%34%
Average commute10% higher than Richardson26 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Richardson19%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Richardson0%5.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points lower than Richardson88%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in TI Plaza

Under 1827%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6430%
65 and over30%
Race and ethnicity
White84%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other or more than one race6.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in Richardson

  1. 1A+West RichardsonMedian rent $2,620
  2. 3ANorth RichardsonMedian rent $2,000
  3. 4AEast RichardsonMedian rent $2,030
  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. ABriarhillsHouston
  2. A+Sterling PondThe Woodlands
  3. ACrestview at ProsperProsper

Questions about TI Plaza

Is TI Plaza a good place to live?

TI Plaza is a neighborhood in Richardson, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on health and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in TI Plaza?

Median rent in TI Plaza is $3,130 a month, 69% higher than the Richardson median. The median home is worth $491,000, 14% higher than the Richardson median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Richardson.

What schools serve TI Plaza?

The closest rated public schools are Canyon Creek Elementary (elementary, rated A), Richardson North Junior High (middle, rated B) and Pearce High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the TI Plaza 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.