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Irving, TX Community

130 discussions from residents and visitors

Lydia Cook

Rent in Irving getting crazy

I'm a 45-year-old police officer and Crime rate is something to consider — Irving sits at 251.4 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The parks a...

7 replies 58 upvotes housing
Asher Mendoza

Healthcare options in Irving?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $287,300, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 69°F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,517 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has ...

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Kayden K.

Is Irving worth it salary-wise?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 69°F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks! People here are genui...

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Nova Stewart

Working remotely from Irving

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,517 for rent here. The median home value here is around $287,300, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 69°F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas ...

8 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Carter Ortiz

Moving to Irving with kids — good idea?

Homes are going for about $287,300 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned?

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Kayden K.

Is it worth buying in Irving?

OK so It's a a mid-size city city with about 255K people. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Appreciate any input. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Karen R.

Is public transit usable in Irving?

First post here. I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $79,641 in Irving. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weath...

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Hunter Taylor

Housing market in Irving right now

Been living here since 2014. The median home value here is around $287,300, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd sa...

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Chloe B.

Things that make Irving unique

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Stella Reed

Is it worth buying in Irving?

I'm originally from Seattle and The median home value here is around $287,300, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfe...

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Asher Jackson

Is Irving worth it salary-wise?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider — Irving sits at 251.4 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Kayden K.

Best kept secrets of Irving, TX

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 69°F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,517 for rent here. Homes are going for about $287,300 on average. Rent is about $1,517/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has imp...

1 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Carter Ortiz

Cost of living reality check — Irving

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider — Irving sits at 251.4 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's ...

11 replies 54 upvotes housing
Brooks Brooks

Best industries in Irving right now

I'm a remote worker and It's a a mid-size city city with about 255K people. Household incomes average around $79,641 in Irving. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People...

1 replies 18 upvotes jobs
phoenix_autumn

Life in Irving as a young professional

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Nashville and You can expect to pay around $1,517 for rent here. Average temperature is around 69°F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent...

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Bobby R.

Moving to Irving for work — advice?

Been meaning to ask this. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Does this match your experience?

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Everly Sanchez

Irving is underrated, change my mind

Crime rate is something to consider — Irving sits at 251.4 per 100K. Median household income is $79,641, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The foo...

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Chloe B.

Is Irving getting better or worse?

First post here. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,517 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestl...

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Bobby R.

The good and bad of living in Irving

The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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raised_declan73

Best industries in Irving right now

Hello, I'm retired and Median household income is $79,641, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 69°F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd ...

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Carter Ortiz

Moving to Irving for work — advice?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. Worth the trade-offs? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

1 replies 12 upvotes moving
Colton

Irving housing prices — when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Salt Lake City and Median household income is $79,641, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 255K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definit...

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Piper Lopez

Grocery stores in Irving — recommendations?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $287,300 on average. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? Cheers. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property tax...

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Xavier Campbell

Commute times in Irving — how bad?

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,517 for rent here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 255K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not...

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Kayden K.

Job market in Irving for tech?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 69°F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 255K, Irving is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $287,300, which seems about average. Median household income is $79,641, which feels about aver...

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Stella Reed

Irving in the winter — how bad?

I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $79,641, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned?

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phoenix_autumn

Moving from Cincinnati to Irving next month

With a population of 255K, Irving is a mid-size city. Would love some local perspective. Thanks! The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Asher Mendoza

Rent vs buy in Irving — what makes sense?

First post here. I'm single, late 50s, and Household incomes average around $79,641 in Irving. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be r...

1 replies 47 upvotes housing
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