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Living in
Irving.
About
Life in Irving
Living in Irving means joining one of Texas's most genuinely diverse communities—it's not hype. With over 40% Latino residents, a thriving Asian community (particularly Asian Indians concentrated in western Irving near tech corridors), and significant Black and white populations, you'll actually experience neighborhoods with different characters rather than cookie-cutter sameness. The median household income sits at nearly $80,000, and with a median home value around $316,000 and rent averaging $1,619 monthly, it's more affordable than many Dallas-area alternatives while still offering urban amenities.
Irving at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Foreign-Born
42.5%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics42.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Irving: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Irving, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.5%), and 37.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
8.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.4%
of households
Married Couples
47.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 15% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Irving
In Irving, rent runs 15% above the TX average, and home values are 11% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,752
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
38.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $337,610 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Irving and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Irving is 0.5 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Irving Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute24.1 min avg
How Irving residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Irving, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 7 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Irving runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
267.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,755.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Irving Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Irving, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Irving, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Irving has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.0"
Annual Snowfall
1.6"
Hot Days/Year
106
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
79
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 2.53" |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 2.76" |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 3.30" |
| Apr | 76°F | 55°F | 3.22" |
| May | 84°F | 65°F | 4.78" |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 3.70" |
| Jul | 96°F | 76°F | 2.08" |
| Aug | 96°F | 76°F | 2.18" |
| Sep | 89°F | 69°F | 2.72" |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 4.37" |
| Nov | 67°F | 46°F | 2.53" |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 2.84" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 4.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Irving
Irving has 3 hospitals, averaging 4.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
22.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.5 / 5
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Irving
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Medical City Las Colinas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Dallas Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Dallas
Ut of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Dallas
Legent Orthopedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Grapevine
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Irving
Irving's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 42.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
58
within city limits
Private Schools
16
within city limits
College Degree Rate
42.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Irving
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,403 students · in-state tuition $56,630 · 66% graduate · median earnings $64,930 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 43,869 students · in-state tuition $2,970 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,572 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Arlington
12.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,294 students · in-state tuition $11,950 · 58% graduate · median earnings $72,508 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,277 students · in-state tuition $69,722 · 82% graduate · median earnings $90,037 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,403 students · in-state tuition $41,870 · 55% graduate · median earnings $58,159 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,293 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
11.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 87 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Irving
Irving has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (87 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
87 mi awayPublic Libraries in Irving
South Irving Library
601 Schulze Dr, Irving
Valley Ranch Library
401 Cimarron Trl, Irving
West Irving Library
4444 W Rochelle Rd, Irving
Cities Near Irving
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Irving?
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Irving FAQ
Is Irving, Texas affordable?⌄
Irving's median rent is $1,619/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,830/year. Median home value is $315,600.
Is Irving, Texas safe?⌄
Irving's violent crime rate was 268 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1755 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Irving, Texas?⌄
Irving has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Irving, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Irving is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,619/month and median household income is $81,830/year. The median home value is $315,600. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Irving, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Irving is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from