Irving doesn't get enough credit. Most people pass through it on a highway, through DFW Airport, on the way to a Dallas meeting without realizing they're in one of the most strategically positioned, economically powerful, and genuinely livable cities in the entire country.
We're here on purpose. Here's why.
A City With Deep Roots and a Big Future
Irving was founded in 1903 and incorporated in 1914, but don't let the modest history fool you. This city has reinvented itself multiple times from a small agricultural community to a wartime industrial hub, and eventually into the master-planned urban corridor known today as Las Colinas. That transformation wasn't accidental. Irving has always attracted people and institutions that think ahead.
Today, Irving is home to over 250,000 residents representing more than 100 nationalities. That diversity isn't just a cultural point of pride — it shapes the energy, the food, the commerce, and the character of the city in ways that make it genuinely interesting to live in and visit.
The Gateway to the World — Literally
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport sits largely within Irving's boundaries. DFW is consistently ranked among the busiest airports in the world top five globally by passenger volume, with direct flights to over 200 destinations worldwide.
That single fact changes everything for businesses, relocating professionals, insurance clients, and traveling families. When someone lands in DFW and needs housing in the Dallas Fort Worth area, they don't need to drive 45 minutes to get settled. Irving is right there.
For Nabro guests, whether they're corporate travelers, displaced homeowners, or medical families that proximity to DFW is not a nice-to-have. It's often the deciding factor.
The Most Connected City in DFW
Irving sits at the intersection of some of the busiest corridors in North Texas:
- SH-183 (Airport Freeway) — direct east-west access through the metro
- SH-114 — connects to Fort Worth and the Las Colinas business district
- SH-360 — runs north-south, linking Grand Prairie, Arlington, and beyond
- I-635 (LBJ Freeway) — the northern ring connecting to Dallas, Garland, and Mesquite
- President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) — the outer loop connecting the entire metro
Five major highways. One city. You can get anywhere in DFW from Irving in under 30 minutes during off-peak hours.
And for guests who prefer not to drive, the TRE (Trinity Railway Express) connects Irving directly to downtown Dallas in under 22 minutes and downtown Fort Worth in about 40 minutes. No traffic. No parking. No stress.
This connectivity is one of the primary reasons Nabro has concentrated a significant portion of its portfolio in Irving. Our guests come from everywhere and go everywhere. Irving makes that work.
Fortune 500 Country
Irving is one of the most corporate-dense cities per square mile in the United States. The city is home to the headquarters of major Fortune 500 companies, including ExxonMobil, Celanese, Michaels, Kimberly Clark, Flowserve, and McKesson, with additional regional and divisional offices for dozens more national brands.
Las Colinas, the master-planned mixed-use district within Irving, is effectively the corporate spine of North Texas. Glass towers, hotel corridors, and boardrooms line the canals and boulevards of this district, and it generates a consistent, year-round demand for quality furnished housing from executives, consultants, project teams, and relocated employees.
For Nabro, this isn't background noise — it's a core demand driver. Corporate guests need quality, proximity, and reliability. Irving delivers all three.
Entertainment, Culture, and Community
Irving punches well above its weight when it comes to quality of life.
Toyota Music Factory is one of the premier entertainment complexes in North Texas a walkable campus with an indoor-outdoor amphitheater, more than a dozen restaurants, bars, and live music venues. National touring artists, comedy shows, festivals, and community events fill the calendar year-round.
Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas hosts major trade shows, corporate conferences, expos, and regional gatherings. Its proximity to hotels, the canal district, and transportation hubs makes it a preferred event venue for organizations that need a polished, accessible location.
The city also hosts a rich cultural calendar, food festivals celebrating the city's multicultural heritage, holiday events, farmers markets, outdoor screenings, and seasonal celebrations that draw families from across the metro.
Irving's dining scene reflects its diversity: you'll find authentic Indian, Mexican, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, and American cuisine all within a short radius, along with upscale dining options that serve the corporate corridor.
Why Nabro Is Here And Staying
Nabro Furnished Housing has built its largest concentration of units in Irving for reasons that are anything but accidental:
- Airport proximity means our guests can land and be home in under 15 minutes.
- Highway access means our guests can reach any part of DFW without stress.
- Corporate demand from Las Colinas and the Fortune 500 corridor creates consistent, high-quality bookings.
- The TRE gives car-free guests real mobility.
- Entertainment and lifestyle amenities mean our guests aren't just housed — they're living well.
- The city's diversity means Irving feels welcoming to guests from every background, nationality, and walk of life.
When a displaced homeowner from Frisco needs housing while their home is being repaired, Irving is central. When a consultant relocating from Chicago starts their first week in Dallas, Irving is where they want to be. When a traveling nurse needs a furnished unit close to a major medical corridor, Irving is the answer.
We didn't choose Irving because it was convenient. We chose it because the data, the demand, and the experience all pointed to the same conclusion: Irving is where furnished housing works.
Come See What Irving Is About
If you're a guest looking for quality furnished housing in the DFW area, Irving should be at the top of your list. If you're a property owner or investor wondering where your next unit should be, we'd be glad to show you why we keep coming back to this city.
Irving isn't just a place to stay. For a lot of people, it's the place that makes everything else possible.
