North Richland Hills, Texas
City of Texas in Tarrant County
About North Richland Hills
North Richland Hills, commonly known as NRH, is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Tarrant County. It is a mid-to-high end suburb of Fort Worth and forms part of the Mid-Cities 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.
The 2025-2026 Best Places to Live as ranked by U.S. News & World Report places North Richland Hills #64 in the nation and #19 in Texas. North Richland Hills was also named one of 2025's Most Livable Small Cities in America by SmartAsset, ranking #48 out of 279 small cities (population 65,000 to 1000,000) evaluated. It was one of only two Texas cities to make the top 50, along with Flower Mound.
In 2006, North Richland Hills was selected as one of the "Top 100 Best Places to live in America" according to Money magazine. In 2016, the Dallas Morning News 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 Dallas Suburbs according to D Magazine.
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, Give Me The Vin and GRITR Sports & Outdoors. North Richland Hills features popular businesses and locations, including Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas Fort Worth, Malibu Jack's Indoor Theme Park, NRH2O Family Water Park, Iron Horse Golf Course, NYTEX Sports Centre - home of the Lone Star Brahmas hockey team, 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, Hurst, 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.
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How North Richland Hills is governed
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Residents of North Richland Hills
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
Executive
- Oscar Trevino per Wikidata
The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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- Website
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Population over time
From 63,343 in 2010 to 69,917 in 2020 (+10.4%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 69,917 |
| 2013 | 67,317 |
| 2010 | 63,343 |
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 county seat. The area remained a rural farming and ranching community for more than 100 years.
In 1952, Clarence Jones began to subdivide his 268-acre (1.08 km2) dairy farm 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 268 acres (1.08 km2) 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 2 miles (3 km) 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.
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