Neighborhood in Irving, Dallas County

Living in East Irving, Irving

D+

6th of 10areas in Irving
Overall score 28 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Irving overall: B-

East Irving covers part of Irving, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 10 areas we score in Irving. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (17 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.9 mi
Gym1.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library3.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,490
Median rent
$1,390
Median home value
$345,000
Household income
$82,300
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
31%
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What it's like to live in East Irving

East Irving is an area in Irving with about 3,500 residents, homes built around 1978, mostly rented (69% of homes) and 31% of households with children.

Our grade for East Irving is D+. That puts it 6th of 10 areas we grade in Irving, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in East Irving

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,390, 14% lower than the Irving median.

Cons of living in East Irving

  • Higher poverty. 19% of residents live below the poverty line, against 11% across Irving.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

East Irving report card

Each grade compares East Irving with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,390, homes cost 4.2x income.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $82,300, 1.0% unemployed.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 72 of 100 on the state rating.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 268 violent crimes per 100k, 1,755 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 18 min, 22% work from home.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    19% of adults uninsured.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    31% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

East Irving compared with Irving

Better than Irving

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 16%14 points higher than Irving (2.0%)
  • Average commute: 18 min25% lower than Irving (24 min)
  • Median rent: $1,39014% lower than Irving ($1,619)

Worse than Irving

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 64%19 points higher than Irving (45%)
  • People below the poverty line: 19%8 points higher than Irving (11%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 31%7 points lower than Irving (38%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • DGood ElementaryElementary, Irving ISD1.8 mi
  • DAustin MiddleMiddle, Irving ISD1.9 mi
  • CMacarthur High SchoolHigh, Irving ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in East Irving

Median rent in East Irving is $1,390 a month, 14% lower than the Irving median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $345,000, 9% higher than the Irving median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,276 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereIrvingTexas
Median rent14% lower than Irving$1,390$1,619$1,403
Median home value9% higher than Irving$345,000$315,600$283,800
Home value to income9% higher than Irving4.2x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points higher than Irving64%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points lower than Irving31%38%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Irving8.7%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Irving197819861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,276
Mortgage payment
$1,888
Property tax
$387
Median rent, for comparison
$1,390

Based on a $345,000 home in East Irving, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereIrvingTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Irving$82,300$81,830$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Irving1.0%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Irving19%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Irving43%42%34%
Average commute25% lower than Irving18 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Irving22%20%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit14 points higher than Irving16%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Irving90%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in East Irving

Under 1822%
18 to 3453%
35 to 6421%
65 and over4.2%
Race and ethnicity
White25%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Black20%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race4.0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Irving

  1. 1A+Cypress WatersMedian rent $3,290
  2. 2A-Valley RanchMedian rent $1,820
  3. 3B+Williams Square ParkMedian rent $1,970
  4. 4B-Las ColinasMedian rent $1,660
  5. 5C-Central IrvingMedian rent $1,480
  6. 7DSouth IrvingMedian rent $1,420
  7. 8DWest IrvingMedian rent $1,410
  8. 9D-Southwest IrvingMedian rent $1,490

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DSoutheast BrenhamBrenham
  2. D+South WacoWaco
  3. DNorth KerrvilleKerrville

Questions about East Irving

Is East Irving a good place to live?

East Irving covers part of Irving, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 10 areas we score in Irving. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in East Irving?

Renters in East Irving pay a median of $1,390 a month, 14% lower than the Irving median. The median home is worth $345,000, 9% higher than the Irving median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across Irving.

What schools serve East Irving?

The closest rated public schools are Good Elementary (elementary, rated D), Austin Middle (middle, rated D) and Macarthur High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Irving that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.