Richardson, Texas
Among the top 4% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 13% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 58% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 52% of US places
- top 6% for walkability
- top 6% for airport distance
- bottom 11% for monthly rent
Richardson is a city in Texas with about 118,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and income tax. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and monthly rent.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.7 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$94k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 23% of US places
Home Value$380k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 11% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.66%better than 19% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.41%better than 56% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.9 in50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.7 inbetter than 76% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.9better than 62% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 82% of US places
School Quality59.7better than 52% of US places
Violent Crime529/100kbetter than 63% of US places
Property Crime2236/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Community
Population118,06399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.520th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6093rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)50.8%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.4%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.1%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)15.4%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 65% of US places
Walkability12.9/20better than 94% of US places
Airport Distance12 mibetter than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.6%better than 82% of US places
Amenities Nearby48.19better than 38% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Richardson an affordable place to live?
- Richardson is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Richardson?
- The median home value in Richardson is $380k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Richardson?
- Median household income in Richardson is $94k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Richardson?
- Median gross rent in Richardson is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Richardson safe?
- Richardson is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 529/100k (better than 63%). Property crime is 2236/100k.
- What is the weather like in Richardson?
- Richardson averages 86°F in July and 46°F in January, with 41.9 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Richardson?
- Public-school quality in Richardson is about average, scoring better than 52% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Richardson?
- The average one-way commute in Richardson is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)