Karen R. qa Mar 11, 2026

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 weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. 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. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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