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Richardson

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Texas
  • 218 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    A-
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B+
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Richardson is a city in Texas with a population of 111,055. Richardson is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Richardson offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Richardson there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Richardson and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Richardson are highly rated.
About Richardson...
Population
111,055

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$226,100
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,245
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    41%
  • Own
    59%
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Richardson Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      59
      283
    • Murder
      3
      6
    • Rape
      22
      41
    • Robbery
      84
      136
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      336
      500
    • Theft
      1,482
      2,043
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      163
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Richardson

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $76,719
    National
    $55,322
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    Richardson Reviews

    218 reviews
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    Overall Richardson is a great place to live! many things are changing and being improved around the city. There are only a few things that have changed my perspective of Richardson. I have attended some of the city council meetings and learned that the leaders of this great city are fantastic but do not take into consideration minor details that come with the change, for example they are improving one of the high schools in the districts and did not consider the parking problems that would come with that.
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    Richardson is a great, centrally located city just outside of Dallas, Texas. Many of the neighborhoods are a little bit older, but they are filled with spacious, family friendly community parks, and give you a nostalgic feeling. Outside of the older neighborhoods you will find a growing community of luxury apartments along two different, major highways that are still affordable. The school district is one of the better ones in the North Dallas area. Richardson is not really known for its night life, but since it is in the middle of several cities, and right next door to Dallas, you won't need to go very far to experience local culture.
    I love Richardson! it is an incredible family friendly city. They have all types of food you can eat and lots of dog friendly restaurants. The police and fire department are very kind and participate in lots off community events. It is not hard to find a friendly face. Because it is a very family friendly city, there isn't much nightlife.