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Richardson, Texas

       
Total population 99,822 Average January/July temperatures 46.3° / 81.7°
Median home price $ 196,142 Annual Precipitation 29.02 in. /yr.
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Richardson, Texas

This city has been referred to as the "electronic suburb."

Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the University of Texas-Dallas, a symphony orchestra, a community band, a visual arts society, and dance troupes. Richardson hosts the the annual Wildflower! Festival that showcases music performances and arts and crafts.
Economy
The city is part of the Telecom Corridor, which includes more than 600 high-tech companies.
Fun Fact
UT-Dallas used to be known as the Southwest Center for Advanced Studies.
Geography
Richardson sits in north-central Texas, just north of Dallas.
Recreation
Richardson’s parks and nearby lakes offer ample outdoor activities.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 58.37 ° / 34.29 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 93.19 ° / 70.16 °
Precipitation (?) 29.02 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 37 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 215
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 102
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 196,142
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $72027.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $62353
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 1.350 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 18
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 47
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 47
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 277
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 20
Number of libraries within the county (?) 14
Number of museums within the county (?) 8
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 99,822
Population density (?) 3,594 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 52.3% growth
Population over 55 (?) 22,396 people
Education (?) 39 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 27
Number of clinics within the county (?) 160
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 84
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