For the seventh year in a row, Richardson has been named a Top 20 “Best City to Live in America” by Niche, a Pennsylvania-based company that analyzes public data and user reviews to create community rankings each year based on factors such as affordability, local housing market, neighborhood diversity, area public schools, walkability and more. For 2026, Richardson came in at #15 among 229 cities ranked.
Niche gave Richardson high marks for its family-friendliness, schools, health/fitness, commute, nightlife and diversity. Richardson also ranks #8 on Niche’s 2026 list of “Best Cities to Retire in America” and #13 on “Best Cities to Raise a Family.” It also earned the third top spot in the DFW area as a “Best Suburb for Young Professionals.”
Website: Complete rankings
