Richardson TX apartments for rent

Frequently recognized as a great place to live, Richardson, Texas is located in Collins and Dallas Counties, just 14 miles north of downtown Dallas.

Richardson has over 5,000 companies with a focus on telecommunications. Large employers in Richardson include Fujistsu, Nortel, Ericsson, AT&T, and Texas Instruments.

With low crime and excellent schools, this family-friendly city was recognized in Newsweek magazine as the second best city in Texas to raise children in 2009. Richardson is home to Richland Community College and the University of Texas at Dallas. The Southern Methodist University is located a short distance away.

Commuting from Richardson is easy, with nearby Highway 75, the George Bush Turnpike, and Interstate 635. In addition, Richardson has more DART rail stations than any other Dallas suburb.

The Sherrill Park and Firewheel golf courses are local favorites, and Richardson’s parks offer 40 miles of trails and 23 miles of walkways. Breckinridge Park, a large park surrounding a 10-acre lake, hosts an annual Fourth of July celebration. Other festivals include the Cottonwood Art Festival held the first weekends in May and October, and the Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival, held the third weekend in May.