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Learn More About Independent Living in Richardson, TX

Richardson, a suburb of Dallas, offers modern conveniences close at hand while providing easy access to Dallas’s vibrant city center. Within Richardson, residents enjoy local parks and the unique shopping and dining experiences available in the historic downtown area.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Richardson are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Richardson retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Richardson, TX

The cost of independent living in Richardson varies depending on each community. To learn more about independent living in Richardson and in the state of Texas, contact one of A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Richardson, TX

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Richardson are rated very close to the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated near average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
100	100	104	98	99	101

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$93,356 per year	$53,050 per year	$77,496 per year	$38,457 per year	$44,135 per year	$7,521 per year	$837 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Richardson include:

Medical City Dallas

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 790+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Texas Health Dallas

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 610+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Methodist Richardson Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 220+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Weather and Climate

Richardson’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, experiencing hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. The average humidity level is 60%, and humidity levels are often highest during May at about 64%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
46°F	55°F	36°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
87°F	96°F	77°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 120

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 40″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
38	14.7%	111,622	3,908 per square mile	2.6

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.4%	16.4%	9.6%	17.1%	0.1%	3.2%	53.7%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Garland: 00/30
• Overall inclusivity: 14/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Collins County

Democratic	Republican	Other
39.2%	56.2%	4.6%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Richardson include:

• North Texas Masonic Historical Museum & Library

Outdoor attractions in Richardson:

• Prairie Creek Park
• Glenville Park
• McKamy Spring Park
• Fort Richardson State Park
• Lake Tawakoni State Park
• Cedar Hill State Park
• The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Richardson’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Richardson
• Six Springs Tavern
• Cottonwood Art Festival
• Richardson Heights Village
• Richardson Square

Transportation

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is a bus and rail transportation service that operates throughout Richardson and connects it to other cities in the Dallas area. DART also offers paratransit services, and discounted fares for senior citizens. Taxis, and rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, are also available in Richardson.