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North Richland Hills, commonly known as NRH, is a city in the
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of
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, located in
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. It is a mid-to-high end suburb of
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and forms part of the
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region of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 69,917 at the 2020 census, making it the third largest city in Tarrant County. Th
2025-2026 Best Places to Live
as ranked by U.S. News & World Reports places North Richland Hills #64 in the nation and #19 in Texas. In 2006, North Richland Hills was selected as one of the "Top 100 Best Places to live in America" according to ''
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'' magazine. In 2016, the
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ranked North Richland Hills #9 on its list of best Dallas–Fort Worth neighborhoods. In 2012, North Richland Hills was ranked at #44 as one of the Best
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Suburbs according to
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. Major streets and highways include: FM 1938 (Davis Boulevard), Mid Cities Boulevard, Bedford-Euless Road, Interstate Highway 820, North Tarrant Parkway, FM 3029 (Precinct Line Road), and TX SH 26. It is home to the Birdville Independent School District, and the northern portion is served by Keller ISD. NRH notably houses the headquarters of
HealthMarkets HealthMarkets, Inc., formerly known as UICI, is headquartered in North Richland Hills, Texas. History HealthMarkets was founded in 1983 by Ronald Jensen under United Insurance Companies, Inc. (UICI) Through its focus on the then-untapped market ...
, Give Me The Vin and GRITR Sports & Outdoors. North Richland Hills features popular businesses and locations, including Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas Fort Worth, NRH2O Family Water Park, Iron Horse Golf Course, Medical City North Hills, and its own state-of-the-art public library and recreation center. Additionally, NRH is surrounded by numerous communities, such as Haltom City, Keller,
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, Colleyville, and Southlake. It also housed the now-demolished North Hills Mall, which ceased operations in 2004. As of 2016, that site is now the new location of the North Richland Hills City Hall.


History

The community began when W.S. Peters agreed to bring 600 families into the area within a three-year period as part of a land grant. Families began arriving in the summer of 1848. In 1849, Tarrant County was established and named for General Edward H. Tarrant. The community of Birdville (adjacent to what is now the southwest boundary of North Richland Hills) was named the first
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. The area remained a rural farming and ranching community for more than 100 years. In 1952, Clarence Jones began to subdivide his
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into a suburban addition in the area that is now Cummings Drive. In 1953, the North Richland Hills Civic League sought to have the area annexed to Richland Hills, then voted to form their own city when annexation was denied. An election was held, and the of the Jones Farm, with a population of 500, became officially incorporated as the City of North Richland Hills. The first section of streets in North Richland Hills was named for the local families. The second section, which was added in 1954, was named for automobiles. There were 188 homes in the first part of the subdivision, which was restricted to brick and masonry construction. By 1957, the North Richland Hills' boundary was within of Smithfield, and by 1960, Smithfield had been annexed into North Richland Hills. In 1960, the population of North Richland Hills was beginning to rise at 8,662 residents, with that number more than doubling to 16,514 by 1970. The city's population continued to grow at a rapid pace, with the 1980 census at 30,592, and the 1990 census reflecting 45,895. In 2000, the population was at 55,635, and rise to 63,343 at the 2010 census. In 2020, the population was at 69,917.


Geography

According to the
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, the city has a total area of , of which is land, and , or 0.24%, is water.


Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 69,917 people, 27,200 households, and 18,919 families residing in the city.


Economy


Top employers

According to the city's 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,


Education

Children who live in North Richland Hills attend schools in the Birdville Independent School District. The northernmost part of the city is served by the Keller Independent School District. North Richland Hills has two public high schools: Richland High School and
Birdville High School Birdville High School (BHS) is a public high school located in the city of North Richland Hills, Texas and is the second newest school in the Birdville Independent School District (second to Walker Creek Elementary). Established in 1999, it was ...
. Private schools in North Richland Hills include:
Fort Worth Christian School Fort Worth Christian School is a private Christian preparatory school in North Richland Hills, Texas. Established in 1958, the school serves students in preschool through grade 12. On February 27, 2010, the 43rd President of the United States ...

St. John the Apostle Catholic School
(of the
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)
North Park Christian Academy
an
North Richland Hills Montessori
The
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Northeast Campus is located on the North Richland Hills and Hurst border at 828 Harwood Road.


Government


Local government

North Richland Hills operates under a charter adopted in 1964, which provides for a "Council-Manager" form of government. The council is composed of a Mayor and seven Council Members elected at large. The Council determines the overall goals and objectives for the city, establishes policies, and adopts the city's annual operating budget. The City Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the city. The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:
Retrieved May 1, 2024
The city of North Richland Hills is a voluntary member of the
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association, the purpose of which is to coordinate individual and collective local governments, and facilitate regional solutions, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and enable joint decisions.


Public services


North Richland Hills Fire Department / Emergency Medical Services

The North Richland Hills
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(NRHFD), also called the North Richland Hills Fire-Rescue (NRHFR), is a public health service geared towards combating uncontrolled fires. In addition to its role as a fire department, it acts like a traditional
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service, and is dispatched to a wide range of
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unrelated to fires. To accomplish this mix of roles, all NRHFD staff are cross trained as
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and
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; likewise, all vehicles that they employ carry advanced life support equipment. The department is currently recognized as a “Best Practices” department by the Texas Fire Chiefs Association and holds an ISO rating of 1.


Notable people

* Mark Brooks, professional golfer and 1996 PGA Champion.The History of North Richland Hills by George N. Green *
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, novelist and bestselling author of romance, thriller, and suspense books. * Trenton Clark, baseball player, drafted by
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in the first round of the
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. *
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, author of ''Burn Down the Ground: A Memoir'', in which North Richland Hills is featured. *
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, actor, voice over artist, and writer. * Logan Henderson, actor and singer, known for his role on
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's show ''
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.'' * Mike Holloway, winner of '' Survivor: Worlds Apart'', the 30th season of ''
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''. * Craig Lancaster, journalist and novelist * Whitney Lynn, contemporary multi-media artist. *
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, IFBB professional
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. * Rashee Rice, wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs.


References


External links


City of North Richland Hills official website

Birdville Independent School District

Keller Independent School District
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