Irving, TX vs Leland, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.5). Leland leads in median household income ($82,651 vs $76,686). Irving leads in cost of living index (103 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#789) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 254,373 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Irving has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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