Why Richardson?
Experience the perfect blend of vibrant community, top-rated schools, and career opportunities in the heart of North Texas.
Texas is #1
State for Business
Relocation/Expansion
Relocation/Expansion
4-hour or less
Flight to any U.S. city
12th
Best city to
live in the U.S.
live in the U.S.
15 min
Minutes from
downtown Dallas
downtown Dallas
20 min
From 2 international
airports
airports
Home to big ideas and bold opportunities.
Richardson is where forward-thinking businesses, top-tier talent, and a welcoming, globally connected community come together. With a legacy of innovation, a dynamic ecosystem of mature technology and professional services companies — along with startups, capital, incubators, and incentives — we have all of the ingredients for exponential growth. Big ideas thrive here in a setting that balances urban energy with a vibrant global community. Discover what makes Richardson a prime location for businesses, innovators, and families — you’ll feel right at home here.
Advantages of a Richardson location:
- Highest concentration of technology workers in the greater Dallas area –1.9 million total labor force within a 30-minute commute.
- Strategically located between major freeways for easy commuter access.
- Home to the University of Texas at Dallas – a Carnegie “Tier One” University.
- Highly regarded K-12 educational systems with over 92% high school graduation rate.
- 4 existing DART light rail stations (2 more rails underway) and public bus service.
- 30+ million square feet of office, flex and industrial space.
- Responsive city government and staff who “operate at the speed of business.”
- Extensive housing options from entry level to executive homes, town homes, upscale multi-family, and transit-oriented developments.
- 800+ acres of parks and recreational facilities, golf courses and over 40 miles of hike & bike trails.
- Arts & music festivals throughout the year, plus first-class entertainment venues.
- Over 250 dining options, from traditional American to international cuisines.
- Nearly 300 Plano ISD and Richardson ISD high school graduates chose UT Dallas in 2023.