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Living in
Grand Prairie.
About
Life in Grand Prairie
Living in Grand Prairie means joining a fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth suburb that's genuinely affordable compared to its neighbors—median home values around $295,500 and median household income at $81,619 put you in solid middle-class territory without the sting of inner Dallas prices. The job market here is anchored by real employers: Airbus Helicopters runs its U.S. headquarters from here, and the broader DFW metro offers consistent work across industries, though your commute will average about 28 minutes depending on which direction you're heading. The community itself skews young and family-oriented, with nearly 27% of residents under 18 and plenty of married-couple households, which means good schools (you'll navigate multiple school districts depending on your neighborhood, but that's a Texas quirk) and active youth programs throughout the city.
Grand Prairie at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Foreign-Born
24.9%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+6.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Grand Prairie: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Grand Prairie, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (48.1%), and 35.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
11.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
50.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Grand Prairie
In Grand Prairie, rent runs 16% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,954
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $312,607 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Grand Prairie and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Grand Prairie is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Grand Prairie Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute28 min avg
How Grand Prairie residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Grand Prairie, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Grand Prairie runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
201.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,330.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Grand Prairie Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Grand Prairie, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Grand Prairie, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Grand Prairie has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
101
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
52
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 33°F | 2.73" |
| Feb | 62°F | 38°F | 2.95" |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 3.80" |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 3.66" |
| May | 84°F | 61°F | 4.70" |
| Jun | 92°F | 69°F | 4.24" |
| Jul | 96°F | 73°F | 2.33" |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.37" |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 3.12" |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 4.96" |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 3.17" |
| Dec | 60°F | 35°F | 3.03" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Grand Prairie
Uninsured
18.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Grand Prairie's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Usmd Hospital at Arlington L P
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Arlington
Medical City Arlington
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Arlington
Baylor Scott and White Orthopedic and Spine Hospi
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Arlington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
62
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Grand Prairie (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 43,869 students · in-state tuition $2,970 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,572 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Arlington
6.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,294 students · in-state tuition $11,950 · 58% graduate · median earnings $72,508 (10 yrs after entry)
University of North Texas at Dallas
12.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,878 students · in-state tuition $9,601 · 57% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,403 students · in-state tuition $41,870 · 55% graduate · median earnings $58,159 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,403 students · in-state tuition $56,630 · 66% graduate · median earnings $64,930 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 284 students · in-state tuition $20,640 · 30% graduate · median earnings $46,558 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 75 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (75 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
75 mi awayPublic Libraries in Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie Public Library System
901 Conover Dr, Grand Prairie
Betty Warmack Branch Library
760 Bardin Rd, Grand Prairie
Tony Shotwell Life Center Branch Library
2750 Graham St, Grand Prairie
Cities Near Grand Prairie
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Grand Prairie?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Grand Prairie FAQ
Is Grand Prairie, Texas affordable?⌄
Grand Prairie's median rent is $1,629/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $81,619/year. Median home value is $295,500.
Is Grand Prairie, Texas safe?⌄
Grand Prairie's violent crime rate was 202 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1331 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Grand Prairie, Texas?⌄
Grand Prairie has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Grand Prairie, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Grand Prairie is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,629/month and median household income is $81,619/year. The median home value is $295,500. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Grand Prairie, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Grand Prairie is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from