Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) F
Texas Musicians Museum
Museum
Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium
Stadium
Irving Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery
Theatre Arts
West Irving Aquatic Center
Water Park
Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center
Theme Park
AMC Irving Mall 14
Cinema
Starplex 17
Cinema
Texas Trust CU Theatre
Theatre Arts
QuikTrip Park
Stadium
Food and Drink (123) D-
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Taqueria El Tacazo
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Griff's
Fast Food
Regio
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Casa
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Donut Deli
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger Island
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (12) C-
Heritage Senior Center
Community Centre
Lively Pointe Youth Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Lee Park Recreation Center
Gym
Ed Maher Athletic Center
Gym
Georgia Farrow Recreation Center
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Northwest Recreation Center
Gym
Groceries (23) F
Savers Cost Plus
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Fiesta Mart
Grocery Store
Fiesta Mart
Grocery Store
Southwest Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb 3621
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Tiff's Treats
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb 2559
Grocery Store
El Rancho
Grocery Store
Parks (122) A+
Heritage Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Millenium Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Senter Park
Park
Lively Pointe Park
Park
Keeler Park
Park
Shady Grove Trail Park
Park
Fritz Park
Park
Rose Meadows Neighborhood Park
Park
Nichols Park
Park
YMCA Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Revere Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Luzon Park
Park
Southwest Park
Park
Wyche Park
Park
Trinity View Park
Park
Lee Park
Park
Angel Gardens
Park
Running Bear Playground
Playground
Running Bear Park
Park
West Park
Park
Max G. Greiner Environmental Center
Park
Shops (152) F
Stop n Shop #3
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
One Stop Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Saltwater Paradise
Pets
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Daily
Convenience Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Armstrong McCall
Beauty
Quickway Irving
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Location Closed
Furniture
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
Tailor Made Cuts
Hairdresser
Texaco
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Boost Mobile
Electronics
dd's Discounts
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Irving.
Public Transit Stops (65)
Stops & Stations
A+
9
Bus Stop
Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing
Bus Station
8
Bus Stop
1
Bus Stop
10
Bus Stop
2
Bus Stop
Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing
Bus Stop
7
Bus Stop
3
Bus Stop
Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing
Transit Station
6
Bus Stop
4
Bus Stop
5
Bus Stop
Belt Line @ Pioneer - N - FS
Bus Stop
Belt Line @ Pioneer - S - MB
Bus Stop
Belt Line @ Willow Creek - N - NS
Bus Stop
Belt Line @ Willow Creek - S - FS
Bus Stop
Walton Walker @ Singleton - N - NS
Bus Stop
University of Dallas
Transit Station
Singleton @ Claibourne - W - NS
Bus Stop
Singleton @ Clymer - E - NS
Bus Stop
West Irving
Transit Station
600 Las Colinas Boulevard
Transit Station
Bernal/Singleton Transfer Location
Bus Station
Bernal/Singleton Transfer Location
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.2%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Irving is 107/100 - which is 15% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime C-

Irving crime rates are 2,867 per 100k, which is 5% higher than Texas
Property Crime
2,531 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
336 crimes per 100k
C
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employment B

The median income in Irving is $66,567 - which is 22% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$66,567
C
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
B
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health C+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (69)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
DFW Dental Service
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Irving Health Center
Clinic
Irving Health Center
Clinic
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving
Hospital
Lee Medical Clinic
Clinic
Quantum Pain & Sports Medicine
Doctor
Doc's Dental
Dentist
Irving Medical Walk-In Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
MacArthur Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Medical Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pediatric Urgent Care
Clinic
Any Lab Test Now
Clinic
Smile Doctors Braces
Dentist
24 Hour Dental Care
Dentist
Allheart Dental
Dentist
Irving Fire Station #8
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Erickson Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Southwest Pain Management
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Irving home prices are $196,500 - which is 38% higher than Texas
Home Price
$196,500
B
Home Appreciation Rate
25%
A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C

The Irving graduation rate is 77% - which is 1% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
46%
F
High School Grad. Rates
77%
D
Elementary Schools (58) A
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
Haley J El
Bowie Middle
St Francis Montessori
Britain El
Austin Middle
Keyes El
Childrens Discovery Center
Uplift Education - Infinity Preparatory Pri
Uplift Education - Infinity Preparatory Middle Sch
Good El
Gilbert F M El
Townley El
Lively El
Student Reassignment Ctr
Schulze El
Brown El
Lamar Middle
Wesleyan Academe
Universal Academy
Redeemer Montessori School
Farine El
Crockett Middle
Barton El
Elliott El
High Schools (19) C-
Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Center
Irving H S
North Lake Early College H S
Premier H S Of South Irving
Uplift Infinity H S
Nimitz H S
Student Reassignment Ctr
Universal Academy
Macarthur H S
Cistercian Preparatory School
Stonegate Christian Academy
Jack E Singley Academy
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ratings C

Irving has an overall rating of 62% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
D
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes
A-
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water service bill 1 rating By AYANA ( Apr 24, 2018) The water service bill every month is due in a different date, their day ends at 5PM because if you pay online after 5 PM they will charge a fee of 10% to 12% of your bill.The day ends at Midnight everywhere but not in the City of Irving departments. Their customer service don't ...Read More care, they say it is what it is. So is it right make people pay a late fee WHEN THEY ARE NOT LATE ON THE PAYMENTS?? Read Less
Irving TX - More Than Just The Dallas Cowboys 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 05, 2010) Irving, TX, home of the Dallas Cowboys, has some great activities and attractions for everyone in the family. We drive through Irving every now and then, and enjoy seeing the sites.

Sports fans, like my husband, enjoy driving by the old Dallas Cowboys Stadium, which is now just
...Read More a pile of rubble. Speaking from experience, feel free to take photos, but do not try to cross the highway or climb over the fence.

My boys enjoy the National Scouting Museum located right beside the Boy Scouts of America headquarters. This Iriving museum is full of great photos and exhibits, and is the official Boy Scouts museum. The building itself is state of the art and has a Norman Rockwell art gallery. The kids enjoy the hands on activities, and I like it because there's not really anything they can break.

Unless you are an extreme horse lover I recommend skipping the Las Colinas Equestrian Center in Irving. There are some nice horse statues to view, but it is a bit boring. If you enjoy horse statues I suggest visiting the Mustangs of Las Colinas instead.

The great thing about Irving is it is surrounded by other cities with fantastic activities and other fun attractions. Arlington is just 7 miles away and has Six Flags Over Texas. Dallas is five miles away and has an amazing kids science museum. Fort Worth is seventeen miles away and includes one of the world's greatest zoos, the Fort Worth Zoo. All of the areas and towns in the Irving area really blend together and you can't tell where one ends and the other begins. It is all one big, fun filled city. Read Less
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      Irving, TX

      Irving, TX City, has a population of more than 235,000. The city is in Dallas County, and it presents as one of the best places to live in Texas. As a resident of Irving, you will have the pleasure of experiencing the urban-suburban atmosphere. Most people residing in Irving rent their houses, while most families and young professionals in the city are quite liberal. You do not have to worry about crime incidences in the city because the crime rate is quite low.

      Irving is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and the city is quite famous for its diverse racial and ethnic diversity. Irving is among the most diverse city when compared to other cities in the United States. You will be surprised to note that majority of the people residing in Irving are non-Americans. Therefore, if you are an immigrant, you will not feel left out. The largest immigrant group in the city is the Hispanic population; there are also immigrants from Asia.

      If you are moving to Irving, TX, to look for employment, you might land an opportunity in some of the best employment companies in the city. Some of these companies include Microsoft, All-State Insurance, Neiman Marcus Direct, and the Irving Mall, among several others. Irving headquarters several prominent corporations such as Nokia America, NEC Corporation of America, and Blackberry America. If you are a parent hoping to take your children to school, Irving hosts several private and public education facilities. For those people looking to join college or Universities, they can register at the University of Dallas or North Lake College.

      Since most people in Irving do not have personal vehicles, they rely on public transport. There are several highways, including the Airport Freeway, John Carpenter Freeway, and the LBJ Freeway. There are several bus routes in the city, or you can opt to catch a train at the Trinity Express commuter railway station. Irving also has an airport known as DFW Airport. If you have an interest in Arts and Culture, you can always pass through the Irving Arts Centre, which has over ten resident arts organizations. These resident organizations allow the community to take part in several cultural and creative programs.

      You can always participate in several community activities such as acting, singing, or any other form of art. You can also take up a job in the residential arts center as either a technician or a director. If you are a fun of pre-historic monuments, then you will enjoy living in Irving, TX. The city has three museums; the Ruth Paine House Museum, The Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center, and the Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum. There is also the Irving Archives and Museum that launched in 2019.

      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Irving? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Heritage Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Millenium Park
      Centennial Park
      Senter Park
      Lively Pointe Park
      Keeler Park
      Shady Grove Trail Park

      Entertainment

      Texas Musicians Museum
      Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium
      Irving Arts Center
      Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery
      West Irving Aquatic Center
      Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center
      AMC Irving Mall 14
      Starplex 17

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Long John Silver's
      Taqueria El Tacazo
      Subway
      Griff's
      Regio
      Whataburger

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Irving? Of all people who commute, 1.2% take public transportation in Irving.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Irving a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving
      Medical City Las Colinas
      Baylor Surgical Hospital at Las Colinas
      Tuscan Surgery Center at Las Colinas

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Pharmacy Toi
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Fast Medical Care
      Pediatric Center of Las Colinas
      Texas Health Family Care
      Quantum Pain & Sports Medicine
      Medical Center
      Core Physical Medicine
      Irving Pediatrics