At a Glance
Median Income
$78,889
$34,348 per capita
Home Value
$272,200
Zillow: $314,397
Median Rent
$1,470/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
1,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
12.7% smoking rate
How Grand Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Prairie a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Prairie residents earn a median household income of $78,889 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,348. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 50,573 business establishments, including 4,656 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Prairie is $272,200 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,397. Median rent is $1,470/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Grand Prairie reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,618/100K. The murder rate is 1.9/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Grand Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Prairie has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population198,564
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,742/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born23.7%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,889
Per Capita$34,348
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$178,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A+
Home Value$272,200
Rent$1,470
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$314,397
Housing Units69,156
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property1,618/100K
Murder1.9/100K
Assault168/100K
Burglary159/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation525 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries47
Did You Know?
Grand Prairie was founded in 1863.
The median home in Grand Prairie was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
23.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 4,656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 202 fatal vehicle crashes.