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Las Colinas high-rises reflected in a canal in Irving, Texas

Dallas County

Living in Irving, Texas

Las Colinas high-rises and airport convenience.

Population

~260,000

Median home

$395K

Median income

$80K

Property tax

~2.2% effective

Primary ISD

Irving ISD & Coppell ISD (varies)

Commute

15–25 min to downtown Dallas · 10 min to DFW

Irving is one of the most under-discussed DFW options. It's home to Las Colinas — a planned urban core inside the metroplex — and offers the shortest commute to DFW Airport of any major DFW city.

Las Colinas within Irving functions like a mini-downtown, with high-rise offices, condos, canals, and the Toyota Music Factory entertainment district.

Traditional Irving neighborhoods offer strong value pricing versus Coppell and Frisco, and the city has invested heavily in trails, parks, and public transit.

For frequent travelers, corporate professionals at nearby campuses, and empty-nesters wanting a condo lifestyle, Irving is often the smartest choice most people overlook.

Neighborhoods & communities

Las Colinas

High-rise and mid-rise, canals, urban lifestyle.

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Valley Ranch

Established master-planned, family friendly.

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Hackberry Creek

Gated, custom homes, mature landscaping.

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Cottonwood Valley

Golf-course, luxury pockets.

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Song

Newer townhome and mid-rise, walkable.

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Schools

Irving is served by two districts: Irving ISD (majority) and Coppell ISD (northwest sliver).
The Coppell ISD portion of Irving is a significant value play for school-focused buyers.
Irving ISD includes several strong magnet and academy programs but is more variable school-to-school.

The pros

10-minute proximity to DFW International Airport
Las Colinas urban core inside a suburban city
Notably better value than Coppell or Frisco
Coppell ISD zoning available in select neighborhoods

The considerations

Irving ISD requires school-by-school research
Some older housing stock in central Irving needs updating
Airport noise in select neighborhoods
Less name-brand cachet than northern suburbs

Who Irving is right for

Frequent business travelers
Corporate professionals at DFW-corridor campuses
Empty-nesters wanting high-rise or lock-and-leave living
Budget-conscious buyers seeking Coppell ISD zoning

A weekend in Irving

Irving living is a walk along the canals in Las Colinas, live music at the Toyota Music Factory, a quick drive to the airport, and a downtown Dallas dinner without a long return. It's DFW without the sprawl.

Frequently asked

Is Irving safe and family-friendly?

Yes — but neighborhood matters. Valley Ranch, Hackberry Creek, and the Coppell ISD portion of Irving are strongly family-oriented. Central Irving is more urban and variable.

How do I find the Coppell ISD portion of Irving?

It's a defined slice in northwest Irving — verify the specific address, not the ZIP code. This zoning commands a real premium and is worth the extra research.