Grand Prairie, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Grand Prairie.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Grand Prairie?
Grand Prairie planning snapshot: population 207,331, housing index 99 (near the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $272,200, median rent $1,470, and income near $78,889. Expect 95°F summer highs, 39°F winter lows, and about 27-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 217.3 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 99U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $272,200U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,470U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $78,889U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.7%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 27 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 217.3per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 95°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Grand Prairie compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 207,331City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $78,889Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 99ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg (100)U.S. 100 - Median home value
- $272,200City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year10% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,470City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year9% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.7%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 27 min8% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3229% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 217.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)63% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2101.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)32% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 95°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 39°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 36.2 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 285As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Grand Prairie grew 17.8% from 175,974 in 2010 to 207,331 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Grand Prairie expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Grand Prairie runs 1 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 99 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $272,200 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,470 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Grand Prairie?
Budget first around $1,470/month rent or $272,200 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $272,200
- Median rent $1,470/month
- Median household income $78,889
What is the job market like in Grand Prairie?
Labor-market context for Grand Prairie: unemployment 4.7% and median income $78,889. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $78,889
How long is the typical commute in Grand Prairie?
Plan on roughly 27 minutes each way in Grand Prairie. Walk Score estimates around 32 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 27 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 32/100
Is Grand Prairie safer than similar U.S. cities?
Grand Prairie's FBI-derived violent rate (~217.3/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 217.3 per 100k
- Property 2101.8 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Grand Prairie?
Grand Prairie's climate profile: 95°F summer peaks, 39°F winter mornings, 36.2" annual rainfall, and 285 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 95°F
- Winter low 39°F
- 36.2 in rain · 285 sunny days
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 285 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 27 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 32/100. Labor-market readings near 4.7% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates around 217.3 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Relocators eyeing Grand Prairie, Texas will find roughly 207,331 residents within city limits. With median income around $78,889 and a cost index of 99, the market reads close to the national housing-cost baseline. Budget for median rents around $1,470 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Grand Prairie is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Grand Prairie with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Grand Prairie city, 1600000US4830464) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Dallas County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00053907 ARLINGTON MUNI AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10