# Richardson, Texas

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- Published: 2026-10-09T08:38:34-05:00
- Author: Hernan Romero

HomeCommunitiesRichardson Dallas and Collin counties · North of Dallas Richardson, Texas A university and tech-employment city between Dallas and Plano, with CityLine, the Eisemann Center, a 417-acre park, and both DART light rail and the Silver Line. Read the Richardson local guideTalk with an agent Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons On this pageRichardson at a glanceAreas to exploreHousing marketParks & things to doDining, shopping & cultureGetting aroundSchoolsFAQLocal guide & nearbySources Richardson at a glanceRichardson 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. CountiesDallas and CollinRegionNorth of DallasMajor roadsUS-75, President George Bush Turnpike, Belt Line Road, Campbell RoadRail4 DART light rail stations, plus Silver Line stations at UT Dallas and CityLine/BushUniversityThe University of Texas at DallasSchool districtsRichardson ISD (Dallas County part); Plano ISD (Collin County part) Areas to exploreCityLineA 186-acre mixed-use district at US-75 and the Bush Turnpike with offices, apartments, townhomes, homes, restaurants, and a DART station.Galatyn ParkThe area around the Eisemann Center and Galatyn Park DART station, with trails linking to nearby nature areas.The UT Dallas areaNeighborhoods and apartments near the university in north Richardson, now served by a Silver Line station.Historic Main Street areaRichardson’s original town center near US-75, with older commercial buildings and nearby established neighborhoods.South RichardsonEstablished neighborhoods, many with mid-century homes, in the Dallas County part of the city.North Richardson near Breckinridge ParkNewer neighborhoods in the Collin County part of the city, close to the city’s largest park. Housing market Market data: August 2026Page reviewed: October 2026Typical home value · August 2026$438,611Up 0.3% from August 2025 ($437,150)Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for the city of Richardson: a model estimate of the typical home value for single-family homes and condos in the middle third of values, smoothed and seasonally adjusted. It is not a median sale price or list price. Source: Zillow Research data.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 doIn 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 & cultureIn RichardsonCityLine — More than 50 restaurants and shops, including a grocery store, around the CityLine/Bush station. Getting aroundUS-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. SchoolsRichardson ISD serves the Dallas County portion of the city, and Plano ISD serves the Collin County portion, roughly the northern third of Richardson.Richardson ISDPlano ISDSchool 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. Frequently asked questionsHow many rail stations does Richardson have?Four DART light rail stations (Spring Valley, Arapaho Center, Galatyn Park, and CityLine/Bush) plus Silver Line service at CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas.Which school district serves Richardson?Richardson ISD serves the Dallas County part of the city and Plano ISD serves the Collin County part. Check each address.What is CityLine?A 186-acre mixed-use district at US-75 and the Bush Turnpike with offices, housing, restaurants, and a DART station.What is Richardson’s biggest park?Breckinridge Park, at about 417 acres. Keep exploring Local guideLiving in Richardson, Texas: Rail Access, Neighborhoods, and Home ValuesWhy Richardson works for transit commuters, how its two halves differ, and current values. Nearby communityPlanoCorporate campuses, big nature preserves, and a historic arts district on DART. Nearby communityDallasThe region’s urban core: high-rises, historic districts, lakes, and the widest choice of homes. Nearby communityUniversity ParkHome to SMU and the Bush Presidential Center, with Snider Plaza’s local shops. DirectoryAll 30 DFW communitiesCompare areas by region across Dallas–Fort Worth. Planning a move? Start with our home buying guide, home selling guide, or rental guide. SourcesCity of Richardson: Park Locations & RulesEisemann Center for Performing ArtsThe University of Texas at DallasDART: Silver LineRichardson ISDPlano ISDZillow Research: Zillow Home Value Index (city-level, all homes, mid-tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted), August 2026 Information is provided for general guidance and was reviewed in October 2026. Attractions, businesses, transit service, and school boundaries change; confirm details with the official sources linked above. Clever Realtors is a virtual brokerage serving Dallas–Fort Worth. Thinking about Richardson?Talk with a Clever Realtors agent about homes, timing, and the neighborhoods that fit your plans.Talk with an agentSelling in Richardson?