Richardson, TX Community Information

With a population of just over 100,000 people, Richardson, TX is a community that continues to grow and thrive on the outskirts of Dallas. With over 5,000 businesses that call Richardson home, it is a promising community in which to live and work. If you are considering making a move to Richardson, you will find much about the community that is appealing to its residents.

Educational Opportunities Around Every Corner

One of the benefits of life in Richardson is the educational opportunities the community provides. Richardson is home to theUniversity of Texas at Dallas, so students can continue their education from kindergarten through graduate classes, all without leaving home. The Richardson Independent School District serves the community, and its schools have received many accolades for their excellent education. Twenty-one of the schools have been named to the Texas Business and Education Coalition's Honor Roll for their excellent education opportunities.

Multiple Job Opportunities

For those looking for work, Richardson, TX delivers. Richardson's Telecom Corridor is home to several telecommunications companies, including well-known names like Verizon, Cisco Systems and AT&T. These, and many of the other businesses that call Richardson home, provide its residents with excellent employment options.

Low Crime Rates & Excellent Recreation

Another benefit of moving to Richardson is the low crime rate. Here, a safe community makes a welcoming place for families. Add many excellent recreational opportunities and you have a community that makes a great place to sit back, relax and raise your kids.

In Richardson, parents can spend their evenings watching their children play at a local park, like Lookout Park or Foxboro Park, spend the weekends hiking through a forest preserve or enroll their children in soccer, t-ball and other community sports teams. Perhaps this is why Richardson was ranked the 4th best place to live in the state by Money Magazine and one of the Best Places to Raise Kids by Business Week.

Arts & Culture

Another benefit of moving to Richardson is the cultural opportunities available in the community. Whether you are seeing a movie at the classicAlamo Drafthouse Cinema, catching a Broadway performance at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts or seeing an event at the NXT Event Center, Richardson has all of the venues you need for exceptional cultural experiences. In fact, people are often seen traveling to Richardson from Dallas and Fort Worth to take advantage of these venues.

Whether you are shopping for a condo, a cozy cottage or a spacious estate, you will find that Richardson real estate has something for every lifestyle. Contact RE/MAX DFW Associates to get started today!