Irving, TX
Population 255,036 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA. Moving to or from Irving? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
255,036
Cost of living (RPP)
103.09
Annual avg temp
67°F
Typical home
$341,503
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $79,641 |
| Median age | 32.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $287,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,517/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.71 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.09 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 90.711, goods 102.838, services 117.874. Source: BEA, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 345.416 as of March 2026. YoY +4.2%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
67°F
January low
36°F
July high
96°F
Annual snow
1.6"
Annual precipitation 37.0". Station: DALLAS FT WORTH AP, TX US (4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$341,503
ZHVI YoY
-2.6%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,586/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Total employment (MSA)
3,966,500
Median wage (annual)
$48,440
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 523,660 | $44,430 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 412,270 | $39,950 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 368,400 | $36,710 |
| Management Occupations | 350,940 | $117,410 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 341,240 | $29,000 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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