Real Estate Investing in Irving, Texas (75038)

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Dallas County • Population: 33,097 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 75038 (Irving, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 28.0 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $462,975
Avg Monthly Rent $1,377
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $69,678
% Renters 79.4%

Market Analysis: 75038 Irving

The 75038 ZIP in Irving, TX is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $463K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 75038 reports the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Statewide comparisons place 75038 among TX's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

In practical terms, 33,097 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategy in 75038 is an operator game, not a passive one. Put differently, entry prices of $463K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Irving:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 65/100
Affordability
5/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 6.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+5.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,377/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
63 days
Average time to sell
Slow
11.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 75038

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
11.4% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+8.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$110,367/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $112,694 $1,780 11.4% +5.9% $112,694
2BR $220,734 $2,090 6.8% +5.4% $110,367
3BR $421,349 $2,630 4.5% +6.2% $140,450
4BR $694,515 $3,350 3.5% +7.9% $173,629
5BR $1,052,138 +8.8% $210,428

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$495K$426K$358K$289K$221K$152KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,587$1,541$1,495$1,449$1,403$1,356Dec 2021Apr 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 75038 Compare?

Metric 75038 Irving Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Texas
Home Value $462,975 $434,723 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 5.5% 4.6% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,377 $1,564 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.3% 3.1% - -
💡 Why Invest in 75038? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

79% of households rent in this area, creating consistent tenant demand for landlords.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.5%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $462,975
Monthly Rent $1,377
Price-to-Rent 28.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.6%
Cap Rate 2.3%
5-Year IRR 7.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +5.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -6.0% ▼
3-Year CAGR -3.2% ▼
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.3%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.5%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 75038

Population: 33,097

💰 Median Household Income
$69,678
This area
$69,678
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
79.4%
This area
79.4%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.8%
This area
2.8%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
44.9%
This area
44.9%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
32.2 years
This area
32.2 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.5%
This area
7.5%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 32.8%
White 30.2%
Asian 29.3%
Other/Mixed 7.6%
Hispanic/Latino 5.2%
👶 Under 18
23.2%
This area
23.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
7.6%
This area
7.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.2%
This area
9.2%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 75038

C+ Avg School Grade
7 Schools
18.9:1 Avg Class Size
$12,230 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

NORTH LAKE EARLY COLLEGE H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
283 Students
👨‍🏫
17.7:1 Class Size
💰
$18,024 Per Student
B+ Above Average

HOUSTON MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
764 Students
👨‍🏫
12.6:1 Class Size
💰
$12,870 Per Student
B Good

JACKIE MAE TOWNSELL EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
838 Students
👨‍🏫
16.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,870 Per Student
C+ Average

JACK E SINGLEY ACADEMY

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,611 Students
👨‍🏫
15.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,870 Per Student
C+ Average

GREAT HEARTS IRVING UPPER

📚 06 – 12 High School Charter
👥
886 Students
👨‍🏫
17.1:1 Class Size
💰
$9,902 Per Student
C Below Average

GREAT HEARTS IRVING

📚 K – 05 Elementary Charter
👥
775 Students
👨‍🏫
25.1:1 Class Size
💰
$9,902 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

WINFREE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (IRVING)

📚 09 – 12 High School Charter
👥
165 Students
👨‍🏫
28.3:1 Class Size
💰
$9,172 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

BUSH MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
📍 515 COWBOYS PKWY, IRVING
👥
695 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$20,606 Per Student
A+ Excellent

LANDRY EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 265 RED RIVER TRL, IRVING
👥
535 Students
👨‍🏫
14.6:1 Class Size
💰
$20,606 Per Student
A+ Excellent

LAS COLINAS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 2200 KINWEST PKWY, IRVING
👥
551 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$20,606 Per Student
A+ Excellent

RANCHVIEW H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
📍 8401 VLY RANCH PKWY E, IRVING
👥
908 Students
👨‍🏫
12.0:1 Class Size
💰
$20,606 Per Student
A Very Good

FREEMAN EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
📍 8757 VALLEY RANCH PKWY, IRVING
👥
722 Students
👨‍🏫
16.8:1 Class Size
💰
$20,606 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
D
CTK Healthcare & Career Institute
45 students · 1.5 mi
D
Michael's Barber & Hair Stylist Academy
49 students · 2.3 mi
C
Tint School of Makeup & Cosmetology
108 students · 3.0 mi
D
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Dallas
429 students · 3.3 mi
D
Tulsa Welding School-Dallas Campus
244 students · 3.5 mi
C+
University of Dallas
2,182 students · 3.9 mi
C
DeVry University-Texas
38 students · 4.7 mi
C
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
1,661 students · 4.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is vacancy a concern in Irving, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in Irving, TX. Rents at $1,377/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Is rental property easy to operate in Irving, TX?

Landlord-friendliness in Irving, TX is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the typical home price in Irving, TX?

In Irving, TX the median home value sits at $463K. Against the broader TX market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How much do tenants pay in Irving, TX?

Rent in Irving, TX is around $1,377/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $463K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

What kind of tenants rent in Irving, TX?

Tenant quality in Irving, TX ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $1,377/mo.

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