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Grapevine.
About
Life in Grapevine
Grapevine offers solid middle-to-upper-middle-class suburban living with good schools and a stable job market centered around the airport and hospitality sector. The median home value around $490,000 and median rent near $1,800 are reasonable for the DFW area, and the 57.5% college degree rate shows a fairly educated population. You'll have a reasonable 21.9-minute commute on average, though that depends heavily on where you work—airport jobs are convenient, but Dallas proper adds drive time.
Grapevine at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Foreign-Born
17.2%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Grapevine: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Grapevine, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.1%), and 14.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.3%
of households
Married Couples
50.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 33% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Grapevine
In Grapevine, rent runs 33% above the TX average, and home values are 74% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,274
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $548,940 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Grapevine and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Grapevine is 0.8 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Grapevine 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
Commute22.3 min avg
How Grapevine residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Grapevine, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 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 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Grapevine runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
165.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,663.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Grapevine Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tarrant County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tarrant County, which includes Grapevine, the most common type is hail, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Hail | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 39 | Hail | $4.7M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 39 | Drought | $497,500 |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $829.4M |
| 2020 | 31 | Hail | $497,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 19 | Hail | $181,000 |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Grapevine is about 2% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality56 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tarrant County, which includes Grapevine, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
56
Good Days
116
per year
Moderate Days
219
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Grapevine is about 2% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Grapevine has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
104
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
91
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.62" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.73" |
| Mar | 68°F | 45°F | 3.59" |
| Apr | 75°F | 54°F | 3.53" |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.73" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 3.75" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.25" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.09" |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.46" |
| Nov | 66°F | 45°F | 2.78" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 2.91" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Grapevine
Grapevine has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
12.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Legent Orthopedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Southlake
Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Southlake
Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Trophy Club
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.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Grapevine
Grapevine's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Grapevine (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas at Arlington
14.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,294 students · in-state tuition $11,950 · 58% graduate · median earnings $72,508 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,293 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
3.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (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)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
14.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 607 students · in-state tuition $18,523 · 71% graduate · median earnings $56,771 (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, 92 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Grapevine
Grapevine has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (92 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Grapevine
Grapevine Public Library
1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine
Cities Near Grapevine
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Grapevine?
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Grapevine FAQ
Is Grapevine, Texas affordable?⌄
Grapevine's median rent is $1,863/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $111,376/year. Median home value is $493,100.
Is Grapevine, Texas safe?⌄
Grapevine's violent crime rate was 165 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1663 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Grapevine, Texas?⌄
Grapevine has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Grapevine, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Grapevine is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,863/month and median household income is $111,376/year. The median home value is $493,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Grapevine, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Grapevine is 22 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