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Living in Irving, TX
Explore Irving and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.2 / 10
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Irving at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population256,492
Median Household Income$81,830
Median Home Value$315,600
Median Gross Rent$1,619
Median Age32.8
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment4.5%
Work From Home20.0%
Homeownership38.1%
Housing Vacancy7.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Irving is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Irving and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Irving
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$315,600
Median Gross Rent$1,619
Homeownership38.1%
Housing Vacancy7.5%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Irving, TX
Median Household Income$81,830
Unemployment4.5%
Work From Home20.0%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Irving and how households are structured
Population256,492
Median Age32.8
Average Household Size2.7
Irving is a large population center with enough scale for conditions to differ substantially across neighborhoods.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Irving
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Irving point to very hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High95.6°F
Average Winter Low36.1°F
Annual Rainfall37.0 in.
Annual Snowfall1.6 in.
Seasonal Life in Irving
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a useful time to evaluate how quickly outdoor conditions become comfortable and how seasonal rain affects everyday routines.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Irving is located in Dallas County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Dallas County.
County Intelligence
Irving & Dallas County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Irving is located in Dallas County, Texas.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Irving.
Current NarrowTheList data for Irving shows a population of about 256,492. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Dallas County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Irving.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.