At a Glance
Median Income
$79,641
$39,462 per capita
Home Value
$287,300
Zillow: $337,859
Median Rent
$1,517/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
2,437/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Irving Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Irving's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Irving a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Irving residents earn a median household income of $79,641 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,462. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Irving is $287,300 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $337,859. Median rent is $1,517/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Irving reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,437/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.
Education
41.6% of adults in Irving hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Irving has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population255,036
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density3,808/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,641
Per Capita$39,462
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,300
Rent$1,517
Ownership38.3%
Zillow$337,859
Housing Units99,505
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property2,437/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary293/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation571 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations59
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Irving was founded in 1903.
The median home in Irving was built in 1985.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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