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Irving
  • City in Texas

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Irving is a city in Texas with a population of 254,184. Irving is in Dallas County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Irving offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Irving there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Irving and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Irving are highly rated.

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About Irving...
Population
254,184

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$218,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,277
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    63%
  • Own
    37%
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Irving Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    184.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    67
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    77
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    252.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,793.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    398.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    16%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    19%
  • 35-44 years
    16%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    8%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    16%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    22%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    20%
    national  11%

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