Life in Irving research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Irving over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Irving:
The population in Irving is 255,036.
The median home value in Irving is $336,985.
The median income in Irving is $79,641.
The cost of living in Irving is 109 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Irving is $1,517.
The unemployment rate in Irving is 4.3%.
The poverty rate in Irving is 11.0%.
The average high in Irving is 76.7° and the average low is 56.2°.
Crime in Irving summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Irving. Key points include:
There were 6,370 total crimes in Irving in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Irving is 2,474.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Irving is 275.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Irving is 2,198.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Irving is 16.75% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Irving / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,370 | 2,474.2 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 709 | 275.4 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 19 | 7.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 147 | 57.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 405 | 157.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 5,661 | 2,198.8 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 644 | 250.1 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 3,918 | 1,521.8 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,099 | 426.9 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Irving summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Irving. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Irving is 109 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Irving is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Irving is $336,985.
The median income in Irving is $79,641.
| Living Expense | Irving | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Irving is 76.7° and the average low is 56.2°.
There are 53.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 37.6 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Irving |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 53.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 37.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
The current population in Irving is 255,036. The population has increased 21.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 255,036 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 254,962 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 254,184 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 240,475 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 239,783 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 238,637 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 235,648 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 232,013 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 228,776 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 224,859 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 220,856 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 217,021 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 213,400 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 210,025 | - |
18.6% White with 47,532 White residents.
12.7% African American with 32,421 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 271 American Indian residents.
22.5% Asian with 57,503 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 233 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 1,170 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 6,354 Two Or More residents.
43.0% Hispanic with 109,552 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Irving | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18.6% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 12.7% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 22.5% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 43.0% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Irving is 49.2% female with 125,432 female residents.
Irving is 50.8% male with 129,604 male residents.
| Gender | Irving | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
11.0% of adults in Irving completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Irving completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Irving completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Irving completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Irving completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Irving completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Irving completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Irving completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Irving completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Irving | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.2% of households in Irving earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Irving earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Irving earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Irving earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Irving earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.3% of households in Irving earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.8% of households in Irving earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in Irving earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.0% of households in Irving earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.0% of households in Irving earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Irving | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.8% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |