R ichardson, Texas dubbed the "Telecom Corridor", is a highly sought after community located only 20 miles away from Dallas in Dallas County. The city is known as one of the best suburban cities around Dallas, with an estimated population of 91,800 residents. The city offers enjoyable weather, a strong, vibrant economy and affordable housing. Richardson is a great relocation option as it continues to grow and draw new residents to its robust neighborhoods.

Ever since Richardson was incorporated in 1925, it has since been a city building toward the future. With its close proximity to both Fort Worth and Dallas, Richardson is enjoying all the benefits of metropolitan city life at the same time remaining affordable and moderately sized. The average household income for its residents is $62,000 while the average home value is estimated at $121,400,. With access to such an appealing earning potential and the affordable housing costs coupled with the staggeringly low unemployment rate of only 3.2%, relocating to the Richardson area makes for an exciting relocation choice.

Richardson began as a popular suburb for upper income college-educated professionals and as a result education continues to be a focus for the community. The Richardson Independent School District, honored as being one of the top 25 school districts in the United States by the U.S. Department of Education, the American Federation of Teachers and the Institute for Responsive Education, offers a rare and outstanding education for community children. This district is comprised of 55 schools and serves the educational needs of nearly 35,000 students annually. There are over 10 community colleges and universities including The The University of Texas at Dallas with an enrollment of 7,698 students.

The city of Richardson is committed to maintaining an outstanding quality of life for its residents. It sponsors many annual events including the award winning Wildflower Arts and Music Festival, featuring the best in unique local, regional, and national headliner entertainers on five stages. Also the Huffhines Art Trail is a unique event and fun blend of arts and crafts.  Located in the beautiful setting of Huffhines Park, where beautiful pottery, jewelry, paintings, and the whimsical arts and crafts are on display. Children in Richardson look forward to Santa's Village each holiday season, sponsored by local businesses and the Richardson Fire Department, where they enjoy rides, explore the North Pole village, interact with animals and visit Santa, Mrs. Claus and all of the elves.

Richardson has some of the best dining in the area with more than 60 restaurants woven throughout their city. Also one of the most elegant restaurants in Texas can be found only a few minutes away in Dallas. An exotic potpourri of Oriental products awaits discovery in retail shops, markets and restaurants in the city's old downtown area east of U.S. 75 along Greenville between Polk and Arapaho. More than 15 shopping malls can be explored in the Dallas/Fort Worth area including Richardson. Hundreds of retail stores, unique shopping outlets and specialty shops are open for business throughout these cities.

Making a move to Richardson will allow you to relax in one of the most moderate climates in the county with an average of 137 days of sunshine a year. You will enjoy the beautiful landscape that this North Texas city has to offer. The housing prices are affordable and there is an abundance of access to business opportunities in the area. Richardson has gorgeous architecture that gives it that unique Southern feel famous in Texas.