Dallas-Fort Worth
Irving.
Irving is the mature Dallas County suburb wrapped around the Las Colinas business district and DFW Airport's southern edge.
At a Glance
What it is like to live in Irving.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, from the Sharcom Realty Group team. School boundaries and district lines change, so always confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district.
Local Character
Las Colinas' towers, canals and corporate campuses define Irving's image, while its family neighborhoods stretch from established post-war sections to newer master-planned pockets.
Typical Home Styles
Housing runs from mid-century brick homes to modern corporate-adjacent townhomes and new construction, with the canal-side Las Colinas enclaves at the top of the market.
Schools
Irving ISD serves most of the city, with a portion of the eastern edge in Dallas ISD or Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
Commute Notes
SH-114, 183, 161 and the airport highways make Irving one of the most commute-efficient addresses in the Metroplex.
The History
How Irving came to be.
The story behind this suburb, in plain language, as the Sharcom Realty Group team tells it to buyers who are just starting their search. Dates and figures are approximate and drawn from public histories; verify specifics before you rely on them.
Irving was founded in 1903 by two real estate developers, J.O. Schulze and Otis Brown, who named the town for Washington Irving and incorporated it in 1914.
The postwar boom and the construction of DFW Airport put Irving at the region's center, and the creation of Las Colinas in the 1970s turned a ranch into one of America's most successful planned corporate districts.
Today Irving is home to dozens of Fortune 500 offices, the Toyota Music Factory and a famously diverse population.
Demographics
Who calls Irving home.
A general portrait of the people and households in the area. Population figures are from the 2020 U.S. Census and are approximate; the community mix changes as new areas build out.
Irving reported about 256,700 residents in the 2020 U.S. Census, one of the largest cities in DFW. It is among the most diverse cities in Texas, with large Asian American and Latino communities.
The population spans corporate professionals, immigrant families and students, with housing from downtown high-rises to established family neighborhoods.
Las Colinas' lake and canal districts anchor the luxury segment of the market.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Irving.
The outings residents and visitors actually take, from the parks and museums right outside the door to the regional draws within an easy drive.
- The Mandalay Canal and the Mustangs of Las Colinas sculpture
- The Toyota Music Factory for concerts and dining
- Campion Trails along the Trinity
- Irving Arts Center galleries and theaters
- Nearby lake parks for outdoor recreation
Restaurants
Where Irving likes to eat.
From family favorites to date-night rooms, these are the kinds of dining spots that give the area its everyday flavor and keep residents coming back.
Las Colinas' upscale canal-side restaurants
- Cork & Pig Tavern Las Colinas : tavern fare steps from the Las Colinas canals.
- Sanjh Restaurant & Bar : refined Indian dining on North O'Connor Boulevard.
Toyota Music Factory's concert-adjacent dining
- Reservoir at Toyota Music Factory : rooftop restaurant above the Music Factory.
- KITCHEN 101 : American kitchen at the Music Factory.
- Bar Louie : bar bites and drinks before the show.
A deep international restaurant scene across the city
- Di Rosani's : Italian dining on South Main Street.
- Spices Of India Kitchen : Indian kitchen on East Shady Grove Road.
- El Salvador Restaurant : Salvadoran plates on West Irving Boulevard.
- Arturo's Mexican Restaurant : Mexican kitchen on West Irving Boulevard.
Highway 183 casual corridors and family favorites
- Cafe Y Tequila : Mexican cafe and tequila bar on West Pioneer Drive.
- Magdaleno's Restaurant : Tex-Mex on East Shady Grove Road.
- El Oasis Restaurant : neighborhood plates on East Irving Boulevard.
- Market Latina : Latin market and kitchen on North Story Road.
Why People Choose Irving
What keeps buyers coming here.
The honest reasons this area makes the short list, straight from the conversations Sharcom Realty Group has with buyers and sellers every week.
Irving puts corporate headquarters, DFW Airport and both downtowns at your doorstep, with a housing market far more varied than the suburbs around it.
For professionals who want to live minutes from a high-paying job without paying Southlake prices, Irving offers unmatched flexibility.
Talk to Sharon
Buying or selling in Irving?
Sharon Yeary, Associate Broker with eXp Realty, and the Sharcom Realty Group team know Irving and the surrounding area block by block. Reach out for honest, local answers about pricing, schools, timing and how to act when the right home appears.
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