Richardson is located in Dallas County and is considered to be an inner suburb of Dallas. Its population is steady at 117,959. It is also the home of the University of Texas at Dallas. Richardson is known for its rich cultural diversity, which attracts people from all over.

Nicknamed “The Telecom Corridor” for its high number of employees who work in the tech sector, it is home to more than 500 high-tech and telecommunications companies such as such as Nortel, Ericsson, AT&T, Tellabs, Alcatel-Lucent and Texas Instruments. Multinational companies feel right at home in Richardson and have a tradition of choosing the city for their headquarters or regional offices.

Residents who settle here appreciate the top-notch schools, home values, safe neighborhoods and the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, known as DART, which cuts through the heart of the city, making transportation a breeze. A busy festival calendar, 40 miles of hiking and biking trails, and the Charles W. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts make living here fun, too.

The median income is $78,206 and the median home value is $263,830.

Richardson Independent School District includes most of the city of Richardson, and portions of the cities of Dallas and Garland. RISD is comprised of 54 campuses that serve more than 39,600 students. RISD has a long-standing reputation for educational excellence and is continually recognized at both the state and national levels.