Euless vs Irving: which is better to live in?
Euless gets B+ overall and Irving gets B-. Euless comes out ahead on our index.
Euless wins on schools, safety, education levels, health, home ownership and internet access. Irving wins on cost of living, errands and things to do and getting around.
Euless suits families, retirees and remote workers better, while Irving suits people on a budget better.
Side by side
| Euless | Irving | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | B+ | B- |
| Population | 60,008 | 257,076 |
| Growth since 2020 | -1.6% | +0.1% |
| Median rent | $1,690 | $1,619 |
| Median home value | $318,800 | $315,600 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $2,133 | $2,123 |
| Median household income | $82,167 | $81,830 |
| Property tax per year | $4,652 | $4,752 |
| Violent crime per 100k | 159 | 268 |
| Property crime per 100k | 1,751 | 1,755 |
| Schools rated A or B | 92% | 40% |
| Average commute | 25 min | 24 min |
| Work from home | 18% | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 40% | 42% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | 32.8 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 106 | 106 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | Moderate | Low |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Euless | Irving | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | B (70) | B+ (75) |
| Jobs and income | B- (60) | B- (61) |
| Schools | A- (83) | D+ (25) |
| Safety | C+ (54) | C (42) |
| Errands and things to do | A (90) | A+ (95) |
| Getting around | D (16) | C- (34) |
| Education levels | B- (62) | C- (38) |
| Health | C (44) | D+ (30) |
| Home ownership | D- (13) | D- (12) |
| Internet access | A- (80) | C+ (50) |
Cost of living
Overall costs are close between the two.
Rent is higher in Euless: a median of $1,690 a month, 4% higher than Irving's $1,619.
The median home is worth $318,800 in Euless and $315,600 in Irving. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $2,133 a month against $2,123, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 3.9 times income in Euless and 3.9 times in Irving.
Commute and location
Commutes average 25 minutes in Euless and 24 in Irving.
The two are about 5 miles apart, so many people weigh them for the same job.
Safety and schools
Euless has less violent crime. Euless reported 159 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, and Irving reported 268 in 2025. The Texas rate is 387.
For schools, 92% of Euless's 13 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 40% of Irving's 53.
Common questions
Is Euless or Irving better to live in?
Euless grades higher overall (B+ vs B-). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Euless cheaper than Irving?
They cost about the same to live in.
Which is safer, Euless or Irving?
Euless, based on violent crime per 100,000 people reported to the FBI.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Texas Education Agency 2025, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA. Updated 2026-10-04.