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Irving, TX

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Irving, TX

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 73
Population255,036
Foreign Born29.3%
Population Density3,805people per mi²
Median Age32.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

119/100

19% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Irving, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $46k$86k
Comfortable $82k$121k
Luxury $144k+$223k+
Elite (Top 5%) $165k+$256k+
Affordability Ratio

66%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean85%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
12
Negative
6

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

3.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

6.9mi

Airport

DFW — DFW Airport Department of Public Safety Headquarters

6.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Dallas, TX

7.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 5.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 8.5 mi
Marina4Nearest 5.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink5Nearest 8.1 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 4.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$80k+3.9%
6% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$546k
17% below US avg
College Educated
41.6%
19% above US avg
WFH
17.3%
21% above US avg
Homeownership
38.3%
41% below US avg
Median Home
$287k
2% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 59% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
20.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−25.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−21.6%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k Residents73% below state avg
Robbery
0.47 / 1k Residents9% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.73 / 1k Residents28% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−29.4%
Burglary
2.51 / 1k Residents2% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.27 / 1k Residents4% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.70 / 1k Residents9% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+19Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Irving, Texas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season272 days345 frost-free
Annual Rainfall55.9"
Elevation505 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor9.5 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,805/sq mi
Fallout Danger
F
Poor22 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 330 mi · coast 242 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$973.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDallas1.3M people are 9.5 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW6.3 mi away
Distance to State Capital182 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison5.0 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T15:28:44.000Z

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