About Richardson, Texas

Richardson, TX is a small city located in Dallas County and Collin County. Richardson has a population of 99,200 as of the 2006 census and is growing at a moderate pace. The city attracts home buyers and sellers because of number of large technologies companies such as Nortel, Ericsson, Texas instruments, and AT&T that reside in its "Telecom Corridor."

Richardson, TX

Richardson, TX is located just northeast of Dallas, TX along the city lines. Richardson is a great place to live because of its convenient location to the Tollway and Central Expressway.  Its only about 20 minutes away from downtown Dallas.  The neighborhoods in Richardson are well established with lush landscaping and mature trees.

Richardson Accolades

• Selected as the United States 2006 15th best place to live by Money Magazine.

Richardson TX Links

• City of Richardson Homepage
• Richardson Chamber of Commerce
• Richardson Independent School District
• History of Richardson

Richardson Parks

• Berkner Park
• Breckinridge Park
• Buckingham Park
• Campbell Ridge Park
• Canyon Creek Park
• Cottonwood Park
• Creek Hollow Park
• Crowley Park
• Duck Creek Linear Park
• Galatyn Park
• Huffhines Park
• Spring Creek Nature Trail

Richardson Major Employers

• Texas Instruments
• Dal-Mac Construction Company
• Alcatel
• Lennox International

Richardson Universities

• University of Texas at Dallas
• ITT Technical Institutes

Nearby Professional Sports Teams

• Football - Dallas Cowboys
• Hockey - Dallas Stars
• Basketball - Dallas Mavericks
• Soccer - FC Dallas