Richardson, Texas

Richardson at a glance

Richardson lies just north of Dallas along US-75, split between Dallas and Collin counties. It is home to The University of Texas at Dallas and to major employers around CityLine, a transit-oriented district at US-75 and the President George Bush Turnpike.

The city mixes established mid-century neighborhoods in its southern half with newer homes, townhomes, and apartments in the north, and it has more rail stations than most suburbs in the region.

Areas to explore

Housing market

Southern Richardson has many established single-family homes from the city’s mid-century growth, while northern Richardson in Collin County has newer subdivisions. Townhomes and apartments cluster around CityLine, the DART stations, and UT Dallas. Because the city is split between two counties and two school districts, compare property taxes and school assignments carefully when you look at homes on either side of the county line.

Parks, recreation & things to do

• In RichardsonBreckinridge Park — Richardson’s largest park at about 417 acres, with trails, nature areas, ponds, picnic pavilions, and many sports fields.
• In RichardsonGalatyn Woodland Preserve — An 8-acre preserve with a boardwalk for birdwatching, wetland ponds, and a trail toward Spring Creek Nature Area.
• In RichardsonCharles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts — A performing arts center with a 1,563-seat hall next to the Galatyn Park DART station.
• In RichardsonThe University of Texas at Dallas — Campus events, lectures, and performances in north Richardson.

Dining, shopping & culture

• In RichardsonCityLine — More than 50 restaurants and shops, including a grocery store, around the CityLine/Bush station.

Getting around

• US-75 runs north–south through the city, and the President George Bush Turnpike crosses its northern half.
• DART light rail stops at Spring Valley, Arapaho Center, Galatyn Park, and CityLine/Bush stations, with service to downtown Dallas.
• The DART Silver Line, opened in October 2025, stops at CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas stations, connecting east to Plano and west to Addison, Carrollton, and DFW Airport.

Schools

Richardson ISD serves the Dallas County portion of the city, and Plano ISD serves the Collin County portion, roughly the northern third of Richardson.

• Richardson ISD
• Plano ISD

School assignments depend on the exact property address and can change. Confirm the district and assigned campuses with the district before you make an offer or sign a lease.

Keep exploring

Planning a move? Start with our home buying guide, home selling guide, or rental guide.