Irving, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Irving.
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How much does it cost to live in Irving?
For relocators asking how much Irving costs: the housing index sits at 104 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $287,300 and rents near $1,517. Local median income is about $79,641 and unemployment recently ran 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 25 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 251.4 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 104U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $287,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,517U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $79,641U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.7%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 25 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 251.4per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 96°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Irving compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 258,060City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $79,641Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 104ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg (100)U.S. 100 - Median home value
- $287,300City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year5% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,517City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year13% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.7%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 25 minNear U.S. avg (25 min)U.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 427% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 251.4annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)57% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2437.4annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)21% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 96°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 40°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 38.3 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 283As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Irving grew 19.0% from 216,859 in 2010 to 258,060 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Irving expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Irving runs 4 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 104 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $287,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,517 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Irving?
Budget first around $1,517/month rent or $287,300 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $287,300
- Median rent $1,517/month
- Median household income $79,641
What is the job market like in Irving?
Labor-market context for Irving: unemployment 4.7% and median income $79,641. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $79,641
How long is the typical commute in Irving?
Plan on roughly 25 minutes each way in Irving. Walk Score estimates around 42 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 25 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 42/100
Is Irving safer than similar U.S. cities?
Irving's FBI-derived violent rate (~251.4/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 251.4 per 100k
- Property 2437.4 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Irving?
Irving's climate profile: 96°F summer peaks, 40°F winter mornings, 38.3" annual rainfall, and 283 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 96°F
- Winter low 40°F
- 38.3 in rain · 283 sunny days
About 258,060 people live in Irving, TX. Households here report a median income near $79,641; our housing-derived cost index is about 104 (close to the national housing-cost baseline). Entry home prices around $287,300 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 283 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Commutes average near 25 minutes one-way, with walkability near 42/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.7% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates around 251.4 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Irving is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Irving with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Irving city, 1600000US4837000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Dallas County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00013960 DALLAS LOVE FLD) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10