Neighborhood in Irving, Dallas County

Living in Williams Square Park, Irving

B+

3rd of 10areas in Irving
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Irving overall: B-

Williams Square Park is a neighborhood in Irving, TX, home to about 15,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 10 areas we score in Irving. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (15 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
15,440
Median rent
$1,970
Median home value
$735,000
Household income
$115,300
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
21%
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What it's like to live in Williams Square Park

Williams Square Park is a neighborhood in Irving with about 15,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly rented (79% of homes) and 11% of households with children.

Our grade for Williams Square Park is B+. That puts it 3rd of 10 areas we grade in Irving, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in Williams Square Park

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $115,300, 41% higher than the Irving median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Williams Square Park

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,970, 22% higher than the Irving median.
  • 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.

Williams Square Park report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,970, homes cost 6.4x income.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $115,300, 3.9% unemployed.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    28 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 20 min, 28% work from home.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.4% of adults uninsured.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    21% of homes owner-occupied.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Williams Square Park compared with Irving

Better than Irving

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 77%35 points higher than Irving (42%)
  • Median household income: $115,30041% higher than Irving ($81,830)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%12 points lower than Irving (45%)

Worse than Irving

  • Home value to income: 6.4x65% higher than Irving (3.9x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 21%17 points lower than Irving (38%)
  • Median rent: $1,97022% higher than Irving ($1,619)

Closest public schools

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

  • CFarine ElementaryElementary, Irving ISD1.9 mi
  • DTravis MiddleMiddle, Irving ISD2.4 mi
  • CMacarthur High SchoolHigh, Irving ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Williams Square Park

Median rent in Williams Square Park is $1,970 a month, 22% higher than the Irving median. A household would need about $79,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $735,000, 133% higher than the Irving median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,793 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereIrvingTexas
Median rent22% higher than Irving$1,970$1,619$1,403
Median home value133% higher than Irving$735,000$315,600$283,800
Home value to income65% higher than Irving6.4x3.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Irving32%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points lower than Irving21%38%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Irving8.2%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Irving200719861992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,793
Mortgage payment
$4,023
Property tax
$770
Median rent, for comparison
$1,970

Based on a $735,000 home in Williams Square Park, 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 income41% higher than Irving$115,300$81,830$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Irving3.9%4.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Irving4.1%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher35 points higher than Irving77%42%34%
Average commute16% lower than Irving20 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Irving28%20%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Irving2.3%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Irving99%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Williams Square Park

Under 189.9%
18 to 3442%
35 to 6440%
65 and over7.6%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Black11%
Asian24%
Other or more than one race4.9%

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. 4B-Las ColinasMedian rent $1,660
  4. 5C-Central IrvingMedian rent $1,480
  5. 6D+East IrvingMedian rent $1,390
  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. C+Lamplight VillageAustin
  2. B+Travis HeightsAustin
  3. B+Southwest CarrolltonCarrollton

Questions about Williams Square Park

Is Williams Square Park a good place to live?

Williams Square Park is a neighborhood in Irving, TX, home to about 15,400 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 10 areas we score in Irving. It does best on education levels and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Williams Square Park?

Renters in Williams Square Park pay a median of $1,970 a month, 22% higher than the Irving median. The median home is worth $735,000, 133% higher than the Irving median. A median home costs 6.4x the median household income, compared with 3.9x across Irving.

What schools serve Williams Square Park?

The closest rated public schools are Farine Elementary (elementary, rated C), Travis 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 is built from 8 Census block groups closest to the Williams Square Park name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.