City
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingA-
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityA+
- JobsA-
- WeatherB+
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$209,500
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,180
National
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Richardson Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Richardson
- A+
Miller Elementary School
- Plano Independent School District, TX
- K-5
- A+
Stinson Elementary School
- Plano Independent School District, TX
- K-5
- 2 reviews
- A+
Murphy Middle School
- Plano Independent School District, TX
- 6-8
- 1 review
- A+
Aldridge Elementary School
- Plano Independent School District, TX
- K-5
- 1 review
- A+
Schell Elementary School
- Plano Independent School District, TX
- K-5
Top Private Schools in Richardson
- A-
IANT Qur'Anic Academy
- Private School
- Richardson, TX
- K-12
- 34 reviews
- A-
North Dallas Adventist Academy
- Private School
- Richardson, TX
- PK, K-12
- 50 reviews
- NG
St. Paul the Apostle School
- Private School
- Richardson, TX
- PK, K-8
- 1 review
- NG
St. Joseph Catholic School
- Private School
- Richardson, TX
- K-8
- NG
Peace Academy
- Private School
- Richardson, TX
- PK, K-10
- 1 review
Top Neighborhoods in Richardson
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Residents
Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$74,877
National
$55,322Children
19%
Richardson Reviews
212 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.
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.