Real Estate Investing in North Richland Hills, Texas (76180)

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Tarrant County • Population: 37,900 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 76180 (North Richland Hills, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (69/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $339,431
Avg Monthly Rent $1,473
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $76,416
% Renters 49.9%

Market Analysis: 76180 North Richland Hills

From an investor standpoint, ZIP 76180 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $339K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

For an experienced owner, 76180 can be a worth a close look for hunting ground — but the discount at $339K reflects genuine risk that outside investors often underestimate.

The gap between 76180 and stronger North Richland Hills ZIPs is not closing quickly. Investors should weight long-horizon assumptions accordingly.

Stepping back, 37,900 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategically, 76180 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in North Richland Hills:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 71/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+3.1%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,473/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
63 days
Average time to sell
Slow
11.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 76180

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
3BR
5.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+6.5% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
5BR
$94,175/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $248,526 $1,940 5.6% +4.8% $124,263
3BR $311,104 $2,560 5.9% +6.1% $103,701
4BR $404,812 $3,170 5.6% +6.5% $101,203
5BR $470,874 +6.2% $94,175

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$361K$310K$259K$208K$157K$106KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,560$1,458$1,356$1,254$1,153$1,051Dec 2018Oct 2022Jul 2026

📊 How Does 76180 Compare?

Metric 76180 North Richland Hills Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Texas
Home Value $339,431 $378,041 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.9% 4.2% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,473 $1,829 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.4% 3.7% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 50% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.4%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.9%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $339,431
Monthly Rent $1,473
Price-to-Rent 19.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.2%
Cap Rate 3.4%
5-Year IRR 7.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +3.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -2.2% ▼
3-Year CAGR -1.1% ▼
5-Year CAGR +2.0% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.4%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.4%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
5.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 76180

Population: 37,900

💰 Median Household Income
$76,416
This area
$76,416
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
49.9%
This area
49.9%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.6%
This area
2.6%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
32.4%
This area
32.4%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
37.2 years
This area
37.2 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
5.0%
This area
5.0%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 69.3%
Other/Mixed 18.1%
Hispanic/Latino 12.7%
Black/African American 8.7%
Asian 3.8%
👶 Under 18
21.2%
This area
21.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.0%
This area
17.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.4%
This area
5.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 76180

B Avg School Grade
15 Schools
16.3:1 Avg Class Size
$12,653 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

ACADEMY AT CARRIE F THOMAS

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
552 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B+ Above Average

FOSTER VILLAGE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
424 Students
👨‍🏫
14.7:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B+ Above Average

NORTH RIDGE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
490 Students
👨‍🏫
14.2:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B+ Above Average

NORTH RIDGE MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
643 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B Good

GREEN VALLEY EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
418 Students
👨‍🏫
15.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B Good

HOLIDAY HEIGHTS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
477 Students
👨‍🏫
15.1:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B Good

SNOW HEIGHTS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
394 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B Good

WALKER CREEK EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
444 Students
👨‍🏫
15.4:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B Good

NORTH RICHLAND MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
896 Students
👨‍🏫
15.8:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B Good

SMITHFIELD MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
806 Students
👨‍🏫
15.3:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
B Good

ILTEXAS NORTH RICHLAND HILLS EL

📚 K – 05 Elementary Charter
👥
766 Students
👨‍🏫
14.2:1 Class Size
💰
$9,160 Per Student
B Good

ILTEXAS NORTH RICHLAND HILLS MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle Charter
👥
391 Students
👨‍🏫
14.7:1 Class Size
💰
$9,160 Per Student
C+ Average

BIRDVILLE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,097 Students
👨‍🏫
16.5:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
C+ Average

RICHLAND H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,002 Students
👨‍🏫
15.5:1 Class Size
💰
$13,525 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

WINFREE ACADEMY NORTH RICHLAND HILLS

📚 09 – 12 High School Charter
👥
251 Students
👨‍🏫
33.3:1 Class Size
💰
$9,172 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
D
Remington College-Fort Worth Campus
164 students · 1.1 mi
C
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Hurst
265 students · 1.8 mi
C+
Texas Beauty College
59 students · 2.5 mi
C
DuVall's School of Cosmetology
89 students · 3.4 mi
C+
Messenger College
26 students · 3.8 mi
C
The College of Health Care Professions-Fort Worth
1,025 students · 5.3 mi
D
Arlington Baptist University
276 students · 8.0 mi
C
Texas Wesleyan University
2,595 students · 8.1 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is vacancy a concern in North Richland Hills, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in North Richland Hills, TX. Rents at $1,473/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the average monthly rent in North Richland Hills, TX?

Rent in North Richland Hills, TX is around $1,473/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $339K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Where do home prices stand in North Richland Hills, TX?

North Richland Hills, TX median home values land near $339K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,473/mo-per-month rentals.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in North Richland Hills, TX?

For house hackers, North Richland Hills, TX is a challenging. The $1,473/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $339K property.

What real estate strategy is ideal for North Richland Hills, TX?

North Richland Hills, TX investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($339K prices, $1,473/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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