Life in Richardson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Richardson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Richardson:
The population in Richardson is 118,269.
The median home value in Richardson is $434,035.
The median income in Richardson is $96,257.
The cost of living in Richardson is 123 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Richardson is $1,825.
The unemployment rate in Richardson is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Richardson is 10.1%.
The average high in Richardson is 75.8° and the average low is 54.9°.
Crime in Richardson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Richardson. Key points include:
There were 2,336 total crimes in Richardson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Richardson is 1,980.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Richardson is 146.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Richardson is 1,833.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Richardson is -6.56% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Richardson / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,336 | 1,980.3 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 173 | 146.7 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.7 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 45 | 38.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 116 | 98.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,163 | 1,833.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 260 | 220.4 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,528 | 1,295.3 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 375 | 317.9 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Richardson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Richardson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Richardson is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Richardson is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Richardson is $434,035.
The median income in Richardson is $96,257.
| Living Expense | Richardson | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 156 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Richardson is 75.8° and the average low is 54.9°.
There are 57.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Richardson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 57.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.5 |
The current population in Richardson is 118,269. The population has increased 21.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 118,269 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 118,063 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 115,904 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 118,583 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 116,432 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 114,402 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 111,055 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 108,350 | 2.1% |
| 2015 | 106,123 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 103,752 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 101,528 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 100,057 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 98,710 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 97,507 | - |
49.7% White with 58,806 White residents.
12.6% African American with 14,960 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 211 American Indian residents.
15.7% Asian with 18,570 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 51 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 668 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 4,387 Two Or More residents.
17.4% Hispanic with 20,616 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Richardson | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.7% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 12.6% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 15.7% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 17.4% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Richardson is 52.0% female with 61,555 female residents.
Richardson is 48.0% male with 56,713 male residents.
| Gender | Richardson | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Richardson completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Richardson completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Richardson completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Richardson completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Richardson completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Richardson completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Richardson completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Richardson completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Richardson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Richardson | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.6% of households in Richardson earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Richardson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Richardson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.4% of households in Richardson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in Richardson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.9% of households in Richardson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Richardson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Richardson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.4% of households in Richardson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.0% of households in Richardson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Richardson | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.4% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.9% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |