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University Park vs Irving

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University Park
Dallas Co. · $2.47M
97
A+ · Exceptional
Irving
Dallas Co. · $339K
71
B- · Above Average

University Park or Irving?

University Park scores 97 and Irving scores 71 on the Realust Score (out of 100). University Park comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle and commute. Irving comes out ahead on market, affordability and growth. The median home is $339K in Irving and $2.47M in University Park.

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Realust Score University ParkIrving
Prosperity 100 67
Schools 82 71
Safety 77 62
Lifestyle 89 83
Market 72 76
Affordability 30 79
Commute 82 71
Growth 69 71
What's comingUniversity ParkIrving
Projects on the way111
Under construction15
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All University Park projects →All Irving projects →

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HousingUniversity ParkIrving
Median Home Price$2,472,652$339,198
Price Per Sq Ft$683$220
Starter Home Price$1,950,000$225,000
Premium Home Price$7,495,000$917,000
Sale To List Ratio93.9%97.3%
% Single Family78%74.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$13,696$1,879
Median Rent (1BR)$1,875$996
Median Rent (2BR)—$1,992
Median Rent (3BR)—$3,694
Rent Yoy Change—0.1%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score5.35.3
Avg Sq Ft4,600 sq ft2,232 sq ft
Avg Beds4.53.3
Avg HOA Fee$372$259
% With HOA9.8%47.5%
% With Pool22%16%
Avg Lot Size10,764 sq ft40,701 sq ft
Avg Year Built19851987
Avg Baths5.32.8
Avg Baths Full4.32.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo9.8%10.5%
% With Garage80.5%85%
% New Construction19.5%21.5%
% Price Reduced4.9%12.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending19.5%5%
% Contingent7.3%3%
Avg Price Reduction$388,818$14,917
% Single Story7.3%45%
% With Fireplace90.2%48.5%
% With Central Air85.4%72%
% Waterfront2.4%3.5%
Avg Garage Size2.11.9
Price Per Bedroom$638,983$137,542
Price Per Bathroom$543,750$162,373
Avg Home Age4139
Realtor Median Days on Market55 days68 days
Realtor Median Price$2,800,000$420,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$683$220
Realtor Median Rent$4,875$1,583
Inventory Active106320
Inventory Total129427
Inventory Pending23107
% Under Contract17.8%25.1%
New Listings Monthly20116
Inventory Change (month)2.8%-1.9%
Price Change (1 yr)8.6%-0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$2,276,187$340,254
Price Change (5 yr)59.2%16.6%
Price 5yr Ago$1,553,056$290,979
Monthly Sales Volume1274
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,575
Rent 5yr Change—26.7%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,245
Momentum 20206150
Momentum 20215854
Momentum 20226156
Momentum 20237557
Momentum 20247857
Momentum 20259356
Momentum (1 yr)15-1.4
Momentum (5 yr)46.417.1
EconomyUniversity ParkIrving
Median Household Income$250,001$81,830
Avg Household Income$407,253$109,912
Per Capita Income$113,291$40,642
% Income Under $25K5.4%9.1%
% Income $25K–$50K6.4%17.8%
% Income $50K–$75K4%18.8%
% Income $75K–$100K4.3%13.8%
% Income $100K–$150K11.2%18.9%
% Income $150K Plus68.8%21.5%
Poverty Rate4.7%11%
Unemployment Rate3.6%4.5%
Job Growth 1yr-0.2%1.1%
Jobs Score7.36.7
SchoolsUniversity ParkIrving
Primary School DistrictHighland Park ISDIrving ISD
Overall District Rating6.22.5
State Ranking Percentile67.2217.07
# Elementary Schools118
# Middle Schools18
# High Schools16
Student Teacher Ratio12.4:115.5:1
Graduation Rate99.1%93.9%
Niche Schools Score8.76.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate92.4%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %80.1%5.4%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %91.6%13.7%
Dropout Rate0%4.1%
Graduating Class Size5512,146
SafetyUniversity ParkIrving
Overall Crime Rate15.3 per 1K20.4 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.4 per 1K2.7 per 1K
Assault Rate47.5 per 100K157.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate11.9 per 100K57.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate14.9 per 1K17.7 per 1K
Burglary Rate186.2 per 100K250.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,065.7 per 100K1,521.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate182.2 per 100K426.9 per 100K
Safety GradeB+C+
Safety Score32
Murder Rate0 per 100K1.6 per 100K
Rape Rate4 per 100K53.6 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleUniversity ParkIrving
# Movie Theaters116
# Libraries338
# Museums299
Nightlife Score8.78
Family Friendly Score8.77.3
Health Fitness Score8.76
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score86.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score4.78.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+46
# Grocery Stores5425
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+43
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+52
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationUniversity ParkIrving
Avg Commute Time17 min24 min
% Drive Alone66.5%68.8%
% Carpool1.6%10.2%
% Public Transit0.5%1%
% Work From Home21.4%17.3%
Transit Score3726
Walkability Score5740
Walk Score RatingSomewhat WalkableCar-Dependent
Bike Score5939
Distance Downtown Dallas7.3 mi12.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport21.6 mi7.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport25 min10 min
Distance Love Field4 mi8.2 mi
EV Stations14142
EV Level2 Ports35287
EV Dc Fast Ports6520
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max8275
Walk % Walkable6139
Walk Score Points1940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsUniversity ParkIrving
Population25,155256,492
Population Density6,818.73,827.1
Population Growth 5yr0.5%7%
Median Age29.432.8
% Under 1828.9%26.2%
% Age 18–2419.6%9.2%
% Age 25–345.8%18.8%
% Age 35–449.7%16.2%
% Age 45–5415.8%11.6%
% Age 55–6411.6%9.3%
% Age 65+8.6%8.7%
Avg Household Size3.122.69
% Family Households85.6%64.9%
% Homeownership83.2%38.1%
% HS Graduate Or Higher99%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher90.8%42.4%
% Graduate Degree44%17.4%
% White82.8%33.7%
% Black1.2%12.8%
% Asian5.7%23.2%
% South Asian0.6%16.1%
% Hispanic Latino8.1%43.4%
% Native American0.3%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races8.9%15.1%
% Other Race1%14.6%
% Foreign Born7.3%42.5%
% Moved Last Year14.2%15.8%
% Renters16.8%61.9%
Diversity Score4.78.7
% Same House 1yr85.8%84.2%
% From Out Of State2.9%2.4%
% From Different County2.7%2.8%
% From Abroad0.7%2.5%
% Families With Kids49.6%36.1%
% Married Couples75.4%47.7%
% Single Parent6.1%6.6%
% Living Alone10.1%28.4%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%5.3%
% With Broadband99.1%92.7%
% With Computer100%98.1%
% Male49.6%50.3%
% Female50.4%49.7%
Total Households6,96494,845