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Irving's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Irving.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Irving. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.
So the question arises, which Irving neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?
Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Irving hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Irving area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Townlake Ii ranks way above the rest.
We examined 25 of Irving's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Irving's reputation.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Irving For 2021
So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Irving for 2021? According to the most recent census data, Espanita looks to be the worst neighborhood in Irving.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Irving that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.
Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Irving.
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Irving For 2021
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Population: 424
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $108,832 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $46,513 (6th worst)
More on Espanita: Data
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Population: 319
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $127,211 (6th worst)
Median Income: $35,605 (worst)
More on Las Brisas Hills: Data
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Population: 2,541
Rank Last Year: 3 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $112,542 (4th worst)
Median Income: $84,348 (22nd worst)
More on Plymouth Park: Data
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Population: 165,867
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $164,046 (13th worst)
Median Income: $56,242 (14th worst)
More on North Irving: Data
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Population: 146
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $127,211 (6th worst)
Median Income: $43,452 (4th worst)
More on Timberlake: Data
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Population: 123,039
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $128,599 (7th worst)
Median Income: $50,596 (10th worst)
More on South Irving: Data
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Population: 1,552
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $188,576 (19th worst)
Median Income: $40,918 (3rd worst)
More on Cardinal Family Village: Data
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Population: 128
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $148,856 (12th worst)
Median Income: $68,958 (2worst)
More on Hospital District South: Data
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Population: 5,883
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $134,294 (8th worst)
Median Income: $48,930 (8th worst)
More on Lamar-Brown: Data
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Population: 1,473
Rank Last Year: 10 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $247,777 (23rd worst)
Median Income: $49,684 (9th worst)
More on University Hills: Data
How we determined the worst Irving hoods in 2021
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Irving:
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
- High crime (Estimated)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Irving, Texas for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".
The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Irving.
Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Irving to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 25 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.
The 'hoods around Irving that are really hoods
Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Irving with Espanita landing at the bottom of the pack.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Irving aren't all bad. Townlake Ii takes the cake as the best place to live in Irving.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Irving For 2021?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espanita | 424 |
| 2 | Las Brisas Hills | 319 |
| 3 | Plymouth Park | 2,541 |
| 4 | North Irving | 165,867 |
| 5 | Timberlake | 146 |
| 6 | South Irving | 123,039 |
| 7 | Cardinal Family Village | 1,552 |
| 8 | Hospital District South | 128 |
| 9 | Lamar-Brown | 5,883 |
| 10 | University Hills | 1,473 |
| 11 | Barton Estates | 1,773 |
| 12 | Irving Heights | 941 |
| 13 | Revere Place | 544 |
| 14 | Arts District | 6,716 |
| 15 | Downtown Heritage District | 5,173 |
| 16 | Irving Lake | 1,476 |
| 17 | Hospital District | 1,546 |
| 18 | Las Colinas | 15,017 |
| 19 | Quail Run | 294 |
| 20 | Northgate Heights | 355 |
| 21 | Macarthur Commons | 120 |
| 22 | Woodhaven | 1,511 |
| 23 | Valley Ranch | 2,053 |
| 24 | Townlake Iii | 71 |
| 25 | Townlake Ii | 249 |
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