The Town FilesIrving, Texas
City in Dallas County · population 256,684 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $315,600
- Household income
- $81,830
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 32.8
Irving is a city of 256,684 people in Dallas County, Texas. The median home is worth $315,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 97% of Texas towns, better transit than 97% of Texas towns.
How Irving ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Irving is worth $315,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $81,830, which is more affordable than 17% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,619 a month. 38.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Irving | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $315,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,619 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $81,830 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 38.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Irving
| People | Irving | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 42.5% | — |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Irving
July highs average 95.6°F and January lows 36.1°F. About 37.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 106 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Irving since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 20, 2019 about 3.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 228 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 224 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on October 21, 1996.
Severe weather in Dallas County since 1996
Dallas County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dallas County
Dallas County had 1,826,215 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $89,284 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Irving itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Irving
58 public schools with 42,818 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACARTHUR H S | 9-12 | 2,596 | 16.9 |
| IRVING H S | 9-12 | 2,535 | 16.4 |
| NIMITZ H S | 9-12 | 2,379 | 14.9 |
| JACK E SINGLEY ACADEMY | 9-12 | 1,611 | 15.3 |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE | 6-8 | 947 | 14.1 |
| BRANDENBURG EL | PK-5 | 938 | 17.1 |
| RANCHVIEW H S | 9-12 | 908 | 12.1 |
| GREAT HEARTS IRVING UPPER (charter) | 6-12 | 886 | 17.4 |
| FARINE EL | PK-5 | 883 | 15.2 |
| BARTON EL | PK-5 | 865 | 16.3 |
| LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 846 | 14.6 |
| JACKIE MAE TOWNSELL EL | PK-5 | 838 | 16.4 |
Towns near Irving
- Euless, TX6.3 mi · 61,032 people · home $318,800
- Farmers Branch, TX7.2 mi · 35,991 people · home $364,600
- Coppell, TX7.4 mi · 42,983 people · home $560,500
- Grapevine, TX8.1 mi · 50,631 people · home $493,100
- Cockrell Hill, TX9.5 mi · 3,815 people · home $189,800
- Bedford, TX9.6 mi · 49,928 people · home $350,700
- Carrollton, TX10.0 mi · 133,434 people · home $381,000
- Highland Park, TX10.0 mi · 8,864 people · home $1,989,900
Irving questions
Is Irving, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Irving scores better for retirees than 9% of Texas towns and quieter than 1%. 8.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.8).
How much does a house cost in Irving?
The median owner-occupied home in Irving is valued at $315,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,830, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,619 a month.
What is the weather like in Irving?
July highs average 95.6°F and January lows 36.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Irving get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Irving since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 20, 2019. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)