Irving

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General Info
Population236,607
Elevation482 ft(147 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$332,129
Median Rent
$1,577
Median Income$76,686
Rent Burden25%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days313 days/yr
Avg. High78°F
Comfort Score73/100Great
Temp Swing40°F
Annual Rainfall52"(132 cm)
Annual Snowfall1"(3 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 49 (Avg)58 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Safety Score71 / 100
School Rating7.8/10
Internet Access
Fiber: 77%Cable: 95%
Demographics
Median Age32.4 years
College Educated41%
Remote Workers14%
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