Cost of Living in North Richland Hills, TX

Population 70,338 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

North Richland Hills lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $325,000 — 6% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Texas. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 9 miles northeast of Fort Worth, North Richland Hills falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 17% higher than Fort Worth's $277,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 106
Rent 122

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in North Richland Hills

The median home value in North Richland Hills is $324,800 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,609/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,434/year is 25% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 78.2°F and lows of 56.7°F. Overall, North Richland Hills has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$324,800
6% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$362,655
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,609/mo
22% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,478/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 64.1%
Renter-occupied 35.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,609
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,223/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.7 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.0%
Carpooled
9.2%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
14.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$93,434
25% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,924
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.1%
Graduate degree 10.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.5
Male median age 38.4
Female median age 40.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.2°F
Avg Low
56.7°F
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596471788693979789806859
Low °F 374049566372767668584739

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
27.1%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
122
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Richland Hills, TX?

North Richland Hills has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Richland Hills, TX?

The median gross rent in North Richland Hills is $1,609 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Richland Hills?

The median home value in North Richland Hills is $324,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in North Richland Hills?

The median household income in North Richland Hills is $93,434 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Richland Hills, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Richland Hills is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is North Richland Hills, TX affordable?

North Richland Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in North Richland Hills?

North Richland Hills has average high temperatures of 78.2°F and average lows of 56.7°F. Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

North Richland Hills at a Glance

Population
70,338
Median Income
$93,434
Home Value
$324,800
Median Rent
$1,609/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
78.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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