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North Richland Hills, Texas

       
Total population 62,306 Average January/July temperatures 40.9° / 83.0°
Median home price $ 168,112 Annual Precipitation 20.43 in. /yr.
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North Richland Hills, Texas

This city was primarily agricultural until 1950.

Cultural Attractions
The city hosts juried art exhibits, an art in public places program, and an autumn concert series.
Economy
Top employers in the city are concentrated in the life/health insurance field, the school district, and automobile financing.
Geography
North Richland Hills is just northeast of Fort Worth.
Historical
The first streets in North Richland Hills took their names from families in the community. In the second round, streets were named after automobiles.
Recreation
North Richland Hills boasts over 20 parks, covering more than 700 acres.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 55.38 ° / 26.44 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 96.51 ° / 69.49 °
Precipitation (?) 20.43 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 37 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 161
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 104
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 168,112
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $58850.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $56420
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .170 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 32
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 49
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 47
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 173
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 41
Number of libraries within the county (?) 58
Number of museums within the county (?) 26
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 5
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 62,306
Population density (?) 3,460 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 72.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 12,431 people
Education (?) 30 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 73
Number of clinics within the county (?) 389
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 91
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