Irving, Texas
Irving is a Texas city whose current Census footprint includes Dallas County. Start with the quick read below for what gives Irving its character, then the practical property-tax, insurance, district, and local-record checks worth making before you rely on a monthly estimate.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 257,076
- Change from 2020 base
- +0.1%
- Land area
- 67 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Dallas County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
Local checks
- Dallas CAD account (check taxing units, DCURD)
- Flood zone — FEMA FIRM lookup
- School district confirmation
- Foundation inspection (expansive clay)
- Homestead exemption filing after close
What buyers should know
Las Colinas carries a special DCURD levy on top of the standard Dallas County stack; always check whether the specific parcel falls inside the DCURD boundary before making an offer.
The Elm Fork of the Trinity River creates real flood exposure in parts of Irving, particularly Valley Ranch; verify the FEMA flood zone at msc.fema.gov and ask whether the property has a history of claims — flood insurance may be required by the lender even if not mandatory.
Three separate school districts operate within Irving city limits (Irving ISD, Coppell ISD, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD); the attending school is determined by parcel, not zip code or neighborhood name, so confirm it with the specific address before committing.
County context
What to know around Irving
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Irving.
County History
Dallas County Was Created in 1846
Texas formed Dallas County on March 30, 1846, from parts of Nacogdoches and Robertson counties, and the city of Dallas became county seat after a close vote in 1850.
Property Tax Basics
Who Appraises Your Property in Dallas County
The Dallas Central Appraisal District sets the value of your property each year, and that value drives your tax bill.
Railroad History
The Railroad Made Dallas County a Commerce Hub
Two major railroads arrived in the early 1870s, transforming Dallas County from a farm settlement into a regional trade center.
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Next steps for Irving
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Open comparison ->Estimate property tax
Use the official local rates and appraisal value for this parcel.
Open estimator ->Build a buyer timeline
Track homestead, appraisal notice, protest, and tax-bill dates.
Build timeline ->Read insurance guide
Check flood, windstorm, roof, deductibles, and coverage questions.
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