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Cost of Living in North Richland Hills, TX

Population 70,780 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,704
Median home value$360,700
Median household income$97,305

The median rent in North Richland Hills, TX is $1,704/month, 21% higher than the Texas median and 21% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $360,700, 8% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $97,305 a year, 24% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 21.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $68,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,824/mo

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North Richland Hills vs. Texas vs. U.S.

North Richland HillsTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,704$1,403$1,413
Median home value$360,700$283,800$332,700
Median household income$97,305$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate63.5%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher37.3%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate7.2%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.2%5.3%5.2%
Work from home16.0%14.4%15.1%
Median age39.635.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in North Richland Hills, TX?

The median gross rent in North Richland Hills, TX is $1,704 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in North Richland Hills, TX?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $68,160 a year in gross income.

Is North Richland Hills, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 21% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.7 times the median household income.

Other cities in Texas

Houston, TXRent $1,361 · Income $64,813San Antonio, TXRent $1,324 · Income $65,056Dallas, TXRent $1,472 · Income $70,518Austin, TXRent $1,729 · Income $93,658Fort Worth, TXRent $1,509 · Income $79,507El Paso, TXRent $1,073 · Income $59,745

Cities with a similar cost of living

Oregon City, ORRent $1,708 · Income $97,829Soledad, CARent $1,698 · Income $96,862Pikesville, MDRent $1,707 · Income $98,465Clifton, NJRent $1,711 · Income $98,237American Fork, UTRent $1,697 · Income $98,878Apple Valley, MNRent $1,738 · Income $97,673

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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