City Spotlight: Irving, TX
Irving is one of the best places outside of Dallas to live. It has a multitude of locally owned businesses and houses, events, parks, and more. To learn more about this awesome city, check out the demographics, places to go, and places to eat.
Demographics
Population: 232,786
Growth Rate: 12.9%
Median Household Income: $58,846
Unemployment Rate: 3.2%
Total Housing Units: 93,765
Owner Occupied: 34.8%
Average Home Sale Price: $242,472
Total Housing Vacancy Rate: 6.6%
Places To Go
Texas Greenbelt Trinity River Trail
This absolutely gorgeous trail goes through Irving, and it travels around ten miles in length. The river connects Lake Lewisville and Ray Roberts Lake, and you can bike along the trails to get to both of them. If you're not that into biking, you can always kayak or canoe along the river. You can spend an entire day here admiring the beauty of the natural wildlife. There are also various picnic tables and grills, so you can bring some food and snacks for the family (or yourself) when you are visiting.
Irving Arts Center
This performing and fine arts community hosts shows of all kinds, and it's just the kind of place you want to visit if you love live shows and/or the theater. They have broadway style plays, martial arts demonstrations, workshops, and more.
Mandalay Canal
Now this is a place you are going to want to walk around. It has shops, restaurants, hotels, and more. Most of the shops are locally owned small businesses, which means you will find some amazingly unique items there. This is a spot that many tourists visit because it has the potential to take up a whole day.
Places to Eat
Vila Brazil
Have you ever been to a Brazilian steakhouse? If you haven't, then you have GOT to visit this place. Heck, even if you have been to one, you should visit this place anyways. Not sure of what a Brazilian steakhouse is? Well, waiters walk around with high quality meats fresh off the grill, and you can choose what ever meat you would like. Oh, and when it comes to Brazilian steakhouses, this place is super affordable. Yes, please.
Empa Mundo
This spot serves delicious empanadas, and it has been featured in D Magazine, The Dallas Observer, and more. You can choose between eighteen different flavors of empanadas, including brisket, cheesesteak, and even pumpkin! Oh, and it's only $2.99 per empanada, so the prices are fantastic!
Cool River Cafe
This is another upscale place to visit, and it has steak, fish, and more. This spot also has a plethora of events, including a wine tasting, vodka tasting, and more.
If you're wanting to move into the Irving area, call Mindy Farris with Keller Williams Realty at 469-569-2968
She currently has a listing in Irving, and the price has been recently reduced to 639,900.
660 Clearwater Drive
IMMACULATE and stunning home with open floor plan in upscale 24 hour gated and guarded community. Huge master with spa bath, private office, game and media rooms! Chef’s dream granite and stone kitchen with bar seating, breakfast room and top appliances. Hand-scraped hardwoods, custom crown molding, plantation shutters, stone fireplace and more! 3 car air conditioned garage with epoxy floors and covered patio with outdoor kitchen. Great place for entertaining or coffee moments! Walk to lake and trails! Close to golf courses, country clubs, Entertainment District, upscale restaurants, music, airports, and downtown Dallas.