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Is North Richland Hills, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8536% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$104,943about $8,745/month · 21% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$360,7008% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,120 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 309 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

North Richland Hills
$1,853
San Marcos
$1,308
Harlingen
$1,064
Spring
$1,741
Leander
$2,122
Pflugerville
$2,353
Victoria
$1,235

How much do households earn in North Richland Hills?

Under $25k
8.2%
$25k–50k
15.7%
$50k–100k
37.1%
$100k–150k
20.9%
$150k+
15.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 36.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in North Richland Hills

SizeNorth Richland HillsU.S. average
Studio$1,264$1,338
1 bedroom$1,437$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,794$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,287$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,531$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is North Richland Hills overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Richland Hills, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in North Richland Hills

🏛️ Property tax$5,449a year · 1.51% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$203a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in North Richland Hills

Commute to work27.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line7.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Richland Hills?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $650 a month less.

Renting
$1,853
Owning
$2,503

Owning assumes a typical $360,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,070 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

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

Renting in North Richland Hills costs a median of about $1,853 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in North Richland Hills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,120 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is North Richland Hills cheap or expensive?

North Richland Hills is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $104,943. It ranks 309th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in North Richland Hills?

The median homeowner in North Richland Hills pays $5,449 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.

Is North Richland Hills more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in North Richland Hills?

The median home value in North Richland Hills is $360,700, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

70,780 people live in North Richland Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.