Feb 25, 2026 | 9:01 am
Dallas and neighboring Irving are proving their tenacity as some of the hardest-working American cities, so says a new study.
WalletHub’s annual “Hardest-Working Cities in America (2026)” report ranked the two North Texas cities among the top 10 for 2026. Irving ranked No. 5 nationally, while Dallas came in seventh. Last year, the two cities claimed third and fourth place, respectively.
The personal finance website evaluated 116 U.S. cities based on 11 key indicators across “direct” and “indirect” work factors, such as an individual’s average workweek hours, average commute times, employment rates, and more…