Neighborhood in Irving, Dallas County

Living in South Irving, Irving

D

7th of 10areas in Irving
Overall score 20 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Irving overall: B-

South Irving covers part of Irving, TX, home to about 51,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 10 areas we score in Irving. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Lots of parks
  • Education levels scores low (12 of 100)
  • Health scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.9 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
51,220
Median rent
$1,420
Median home value
$273,000
Household income
$75,700
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
64%
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What it's like to live in South Irving

South Irving is an area in Irving with about 51,200 residents, homes built around 1972, a mix of owners and renters and 41% of households with children.

Our grade for South Irving is D. That puts it 7th of 10 areas we grade in Irving, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in South Irving

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,420, 12% lower than the Irving median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in South Irving

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

South Irving report card

Each grade compares South 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 $1,420, homes cost 3.6x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $75,700, 3.5% unemployed.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    31 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 27 min, 9.4% work from home.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D-

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    31% of adults uninsured.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

South Irving compared with Irving

Better than Irving

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 64%26 points higher than Irving (38%)
  • Median rent: $1,42012% lower than Irving ($1,619)
  • Vacant homes: 4.5%3 points lower than Irving (7.5%)

Worse than Irving

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%24 points lower than Irving (42%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 31%10 points higher than Irving (21%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 53%8 points higher than Irving (45%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DBarton ElementaryElementary, Irving ISD0.5 mi
  • DCrockett MiddleMiddle, Irving ISD0.7 mi
  • BIrving High SchoolHigh, Irving ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in South Irving

Median rent in South Irving is $1,420 a month, 12% lower than the Irving median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $273,000, 13% lower than the Irving median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,798 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereIrvingTexas
Median rent12% lower than Irving$1,420$1,619$1,403
Median home value13% lower than Irving$273,000$315,600$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Irving3.6x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than Irving53%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Irving64%38%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Irving4.5%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Irving197219861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,798
Mortgage payment
$1,494
Property tax
$304
Median rent, for comparison
$1,420

Based on a $273,000 home in South 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 income7% lower than Irving$75,700$81,830$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Irving3.5%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Irving14%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Irving18%42%34%
Average commute13% higher than Irving27 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points lower than Irving9.4%20%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Irving1.2%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than Irving89%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South Irving

Under 1827%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6438%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino71%
Black4.9%
Asian5.1%
Other or more than one race1.4%

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. 6D+East IrvingMedian rent $1,390
  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. D-Central LancasterLancaster
  2. D-North Grand PrairieGrand Prairie
  3. DWhispering HillsGarland

Questions about South Irving

Is South Irving a good place to live?

South Irving covers part of Irving, TX, home to about 51,200 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 10 areas we score in Irving. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in South Irving?

Renters in South Irving pay a median of $1,420 a month, 12% lower than the Irving median. The median home is worth $273,000, 13% lower than the Irving median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across Irving.

What schools serve South Irving?

The closest rated public schools are Barton Elementary (elementary, rated D), Crockett Middle (middle, rated D) and Irving High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 28 Census block groups 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.