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Richardson, Texas
Richardson is a city of 118,731 people in Collin County, Texas, founded in 1840.
Why visit Richardson
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 334 places to eat, 29 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Fun Movie Grill, Heritage Farmstead Museum and Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Richardson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Richardson
Richardson is a city in Dallas and Collin counties in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a total population of 119,469. Richardson is an inner suburb of the city of Dallas.
From the Wikipedia article Richardson, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi
100 South Central Expressway, Richardson
10:00-23:00
Museums and landmarks18
Heritage Farmstead Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Building in Texas, United States
Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic place in Plano, Collin County, Texas
First Presbyterian Church of Richardson
Monument and historic site · Presbyterian · 1.8 mi
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
Twin Rivers Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Twin Rivers Park includes a pedestrian bridge, a park pavilion, an 8’ wide concrete loop trail, solar lighting along the trail, and...
349 South Glenville Drive, Richardson
Canyon Creek Country Club
Golf course · 1.9 mi
625 West Lookout Drive, Richardson
Eco Hub
Park · 2.7 mi
Student-led community garden producing food for food-insecure communities through the Comet Cupboard and North Texas Food Bank.
35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes334
Ali Baba Mediterranean
Restaurant · Mediterranean, Grill · 0.6 mi
2103 North Central Expressway, Richardson
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Amigo's Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
940 East Belt Line Road, Richardson
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Andalous Mediterranean Buffet
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.8 mi
1601 North Central Expressway, Richardson
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Arash Persian Grill
Restaurant · Persian · 2.3 mi
401 President George Bush Highway, Richardson
Su 12:00-22:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Asian Mint
Restaurant · Asian · 0.8 mi
300 West Campbell Road, Richardson
Mo-Th 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-15:00,17:00-21:30; Sa 11:00-21:30
Bruster's Ice Cream
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.2 mi
710 West Renner Road, Richardson
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Bulldog Katsu
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.6 mi
2010 North Plano Road
Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00,17:00-20:30; Sa 12:00-20:30
Cafe Brazil
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Breakfast · 0.6 mi
2071 North Central Expressway, Richardson
24/7
Chelle's Seafood Kitchen
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.4 mi
100 South Central Expressway, Richardson
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Su 11:30-22:00
Chillax Hub
Restaurant · Ice Cream, Sandwich · 2.8 mi
3000 Northside Boulevard, Richardson
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
322 more on the map.
History
Emigrants from Kentucky and Tennessee settled near present-day Richardson in the 1840s. Before the Civil War, a small settlement called Breckenridge, located near present-day Richland College, was established. In 1873, the Houston and Texas Central Railway built a depot northwest of Breckenridge. After the H.&T.C. purchased acreage for a townsite from two local land-owners, the site was surveyed and laid out in blocks and lots, which the railroad began selling in 1874. The town was named after the secretary of the Houston & Texas Central Railroad, Alfred S. Richardson.
In 1908, the Texas Electric Railway, an electric railway known as the Interurban, connected Richardson to Denison, Waco, Corsicana and Dallas. In 1910 the population was approximately 600. A red brick schoolhouse was built in 1914 and is now the administrative office for the Richardson Independent School District. In 1924 the Red Brick Road, the present-day Greenville Avenue, was completed. The completion of the road brought increased traffic, population and property values. The town incorporated and elected a mayor in 1925. In 1940 the population was approximately 740.
From the History section of Richardson, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay29
Super 8 by Wyndham Richardson Dallas
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
220 West Spring Valley Road, Richardson
Churches and places of worship40
Dallas Meditation Center
Place of worship · Plum Village Tradition · 2.4 mi
810 West Arapaho Road, Richardson
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.5 mi
900 South Bowser Road, Richardson
IBPS International Buddhist Progress Society
Place of worship · Pure Land · 0.7 mi
1111 International Parkway, Richardson
Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.9 mi
720 South Floyd Road, Richardson
Shopping28
Gas and EV charging28
Schools, colleges and libraries71
International Leadership of Texas Garland High School
School · 2.6 mi
4413 North Shiloh Road, Garland
Healthcare18
Map of Richardson
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 36°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 40°F | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 55°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 2.2 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.5 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 5.3 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richardson (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Collin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Addison Airport (ADS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Plano 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Garland 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Allen 10 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Carrollton 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Dallas 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Frisco 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- McKinney 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Mesquite 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Lewisville 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Irving 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Bush Turnpike Station - 2-24-10, DarkSerge20, CC BY 3.0
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Richardson, TX, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 01 (plaza), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 02 (Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 24 (Galatyn Park Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 23 (Galatyn Park Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 22 (Galatyn Park Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 21 (plaza), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 25 (Galatyn Park Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Renaissance Hotel - Richardson 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Renaissance Hotel - Richardson 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Renaissance Hotel - Richardson 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 26 (Galatyn Park Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 20 (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 03 (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 09 (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 10 (Hill-Robberson House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 19 (Hill-Robberson House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 11 (Hill-Robberson House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 18 (Hill-Robberson House), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 04 (Galatyn Woodland Preserve), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 12 (Spring Creek), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 14 (Spring Creek Nature Area), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 17 (Spring Creek), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Richardson August 2019 05 (Galatyn Woodland Preserve), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Administration and Multipurpose Building, Stan9999, Public domain
- A woman taking picture of her scalp, DiagnalDrgaon, CC0
- Spirit Airlines A380-800, Savegary, CC BY-SA 4.0
- A Hinovision Solutions LLC GO SOLO Capture camera installed low on a pole pointed towards the road, Erisdacatgirl, CC0
- Eisemann Center 2, Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) This image was made by Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) . Email the author: David R. Tribble Also see my personal gallery at Google Photos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eisemann Center 3, Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) This image was made by Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) . Email the author: David R. Tribble Also see my personal gallery at Google Photos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eisemann Center 1, Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) This image was made by Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) . Email the author: David R. Tribble Also see my personal gallery at Google Photos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eisemann Center 4, Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) This image was made by Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) . Email the author: David R. Tribble Also see my personal gallery at Google Photos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FlorenceShapiro-5190, Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) This image was made by Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) . Email the author: David R. Tribble Also see my personal gallery at Google Photos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FlorenceShapiro-5179, Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) This image was made by Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) . Email the author: David R. Tribble Also see my personal gallery at Google Photos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PeteSessions-5140, Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) This image was made by Loadmaster (David R. Tribble) . Email the author: David R. Tribble Also see my personal gallery at Google Photos, CC BY-SA 3.0
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