Neighborhood in Richardson, Dallas County

Living in West Richardson, Richardson

A+

1st of 12areas in Richardson
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Richardson overall: A-

West Richardson covers part of Richardson, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

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

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

Population
4,240
Median rent
$2,620
Median home value
$477,000
Household income
$152,300
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
85%
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What it's like to live in West Richardson

West Richardson is an area in Richardson with about 4,200 residents, older homes (median year built 1963), mostly owner-occupied (85%) and 50% of households with children.

Our grade for West Richardson is A+. That puts it 1st of 12 areas we grade in Richardson, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in West Richardson

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $152,300, 55% 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in West Richardson

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,620, 41% higher than the Richardson median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

West Richardson report card

Each grade compares West 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 $2,620, homes cost 3.1x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $152,300, 3.1% unemployed.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 25 min, 21% work from home.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.0% of adults uninsured.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    85% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

West Richardson compared with Richardson

Better than Richardson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 85%34 points higher than Richardson (51%)
  • Median household income: $152,30055% higher than Richardson ($98,111)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 30%20 points lower than Richardson (50%)

Worse than Richardson

  • Median rent: $2,62041% higher than Richardson ($1,857)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.6%3 points lower than Richardson (5.0%)
  • Average commute: 25 min5% higher than Richardson (24 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AArapaho Classical MagnetElementary, Richardson ISD0.2 mi
  • BRichardson West Technology and Arts MagnetMiddle, Richardson ISD0.6 mi
  • BPearce High SchoolHigh, Richardson ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in West Richardson

Median rent in West Richardson is $2,620 a month, 41% higher than the Richardson median. A household would need about $105,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $477,000, 11% higher than the Richardson median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,245 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRichardsonTexas
Median rent41% higher than Richardson$2,620$1,857$1,403
Median home value11% higher than Richardson$477,000$431,400$283,800
Home value to income29% lower than Richardson3.1x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points lower than Richardson30%50%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them34 points higher than Richardson85%51%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Richardson0.5%4.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Richardson196319861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,245
Mortgage payment
$2,611
Property tax
$634
Median rent, for comparison
$2,620

Based on a $477,000 home in West 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 income55% higher than Richardson$152,300$98,111$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Richardson3.1%5.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Richardson2.5%9.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Richardson60%57%34%
Average commute5% higher than Richardson25 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Richardson21%25%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Richardson1.6%5.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Richardson97%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 West Richardson

Under 1832%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6440%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black0.1%
Asian1.3%
Other or more than one race4.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Richardson

  1. 2ATI PlazaMedian rent $3,130
  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. A+Robin's PlacePlano
  2. AHarper's LandingThe Woodlands
  3. ACentral PlanoPlano

Questions about West Richardson

Is West Richardson a good place to live?

West Richardson covers part of Richardson, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 12 areas we score in Richardson. It does best on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in West Richardson?

Renters in West Richardson pay a median of $2,620 a month, 41% higher than the Richardson median. The median home is worth $477,000, 11% higher than the Richardson median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Richardson.

What schools serve West Richardson?

The closest rated public schools are Arapaho Classical Magnet (elementary, rated A), Richardson West Technology and Arts Magnet (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 groups 3 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.