North Richland Hills
Everyday numbers
How this city actually lives
Twelve dimensions capture both hard data and the everyday experience traditional lists tend to miss.
Housing burden, taxes, insurance, utilities and what local incomes actually buy.
Errands, commute friction, parking, services and the effort required for daily life.
Personal, neighborhood, road and environmental stability.
Jobs, wages, career mobility, employer diversity and economic resilience.
Healthcare access, activity, mental wellness, healthy food and environmental health.
Scenery, architecture, trees, cleanliness, public realm and distinct sense of place.
Traffic delay, commute reliability, walking, cycling and transit usefulness.
Trails, water, mountains, parks, public lands and how easily residents can escape.
Diversity, integration, accessibility, newcomer friendliness and community connection.
Comfortable weather, air quality, severe weather and environmental exposure.
Restaurants, arts, events, third places, recreation and social life.
Broadband, utilities, airport, highways, transit and essential connectivity.
What daily life feels like
More than a number
Why we chose it
North Richland Hills has 70,843 residents in the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate and is #553 in the incorporated-place population ranking used for this batch. The ACS 2020-2024 estimates report a median owner-occupied home value of $360,700, median monthly gross rent of $1,704, and median household income of $97,305. These are survey-period estimates, not current listings or asking rents. Cross Timbers Park provides a multipurpose trail and outdoor recreation space. Livability scores are provisional editorial assessments for review, not official Census ratings.
What living here actually feels like
A developed suburban city with residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors.
Where it shines
Median home value below four times median household income; Access to Medical City North Hills; Cross Timbers Park provides a multipurpose trail and outdoor recreation space.
Where it falls short
Hot summers, car dependence and regional traffic.