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Grand Prairie

Data updated

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Each dot is one of the 84 cities we score — brighter means a higher score. Boundaries, highways and lakes: US Census TIGER.

Prosperity 66 · 26% of scoreSchools 77 · 18% of scoreSafety 67 · 18% of scoreLifestyle 81 · 12% of scoreMarket 79 · 8% of scoreAffordability 81 · 6% of scoreCommute 66 · 6% of scoreGrowth 68 · 6% of score
72BGood
Realust Score
72 from eight categories
Momentum 65 · Growing +12 since 2020
−1.3%Home prices, 1 yr
+15.1%Home prices, 5 yr
  • Prosperity66
  • Schools77
  • Safety67
  • Lifestyle81
  • Market79
  • Affordability81
  • Commute66
  • Growth68

Comparevs Irvingvs Dallasvs Duncanvillevs Cedar Hillvs Carrollton

Grand Prairie

Realust Score
72
↘ -1.3% 1-year
↗ +15.1% 5-year
'20'21'22'23'24'25
Growing • 65% velocity

💡 Market Insights

🐢
Patient Market
Homes take about 62 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.
🤝
Typical Negotiations
Homes selling at 97.7% of asking — expect 3-5% negotiation room.
👥
Healthy Buyer Activity
34% of homes are under contract.
📊
Steady Growth
Home values increased 15% over 5 years.

Home Prices

$175Per Sq Ft
$387,433Starter Home
$314,397Median Price
$649,900Premium Home

Market Trends

🏠 Home Prices
↓ -1.3%
1-Year Change
+15.1%
5-Year Change
🏢 Rent Prices
↓ -0.7%
1-Year Change
+23.4%
5-Year Change
📊 Home values are stable while rents are declining. (Source: Redfin, Zillow)

Market Health

268Active Listings
62Median Days on Market
33.8%Under Contract
9%Price Reduced
97.7%Sale-to-List Ratio
🔥 Seller's market: about 2.9 months of homes for sale, so expect less room to negotiate.

Market Insights

$192/moCheaper to Rent
2.9 moSeller's market
5.9%Rental Yield
3.9xIncome to Buy
-22%vs Region Avg
🏠 Remote Work Fit 73
Excellent for remote workers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fit 50
Good for families
💼 Investment 95
Strong potential

Typical Home

2,367Sq Ft
3.5Beds
2.9Baths
9,717Lot Sq Ft
2000Year Built
2.2-carGarage

Property Mix

Single Family75%
Townhome11%
Condo0.5%

Common Features

Pool3.5%
Garage93%
Single Story43%
Fireplace21.5%
Central Air23.5%
Waterfront1%

Costs & Ownership

$1,741Est. Monthly Payment
$1,549Median Rent
$107/moAvg HOA Fee
12%Have HOA

Investment Indicators

0.6%Rental VacancyLow (Good)
0/10Low Risk
70.5%New Construction
$125,287Per Bedroom
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Dense Suburban
Best For: Central-DFW Commuters Entertainment Lovers Budget-Conscious Families ★ Families

Lifestyle Scores

Family Friendly6.7
Outdoor Activities6.7
Nightlife6
Health & Fitness4.7
Diversity8.7
Weather6.7

Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)

60+Restaurants
60+Parks
52Gyms
21Grocery
60+Coffee
60+Bars
60+Daycares
20Hospitals
47Pharmacies
60+Dentists
4Libraries
60+Dog Parks
8Museums

Getting Around

Averaged across Grand Prairie, weighted by where people live. #18 of 84 cities. Its most walkable areas reach 73, and 31% of residents live somewhere walkable (50+).

34Walk Score
35Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

Grand Prairie's historic downtown runs along Main Street around City Hall at 300 W. Main St.

44Parks and park facilities listed by Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation1
19 minDrive from downtown Grand Prairie to downtown Dallas, off-peak29
23 minDrive to DFW Airport, off-peak29
BGrand Prairie ISD's 2026 TEA accountability rating12
4School districts with territory inside city limits16
ISO 1Fire protection class, approved 202430

Day-to-day Grand Prairie1,2,3,5,8,9,10,14,15,17,18,21,22,23,25,26,27,28

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  1. 1FireHouse Gastro Park
  2. 2La Reyna Seafood Bar
  3. 3The Landing
  4. 4Radici Wood Fired Grill
  5. 5Rockin' S Bar and Grill (Lynn Creek Marina)
  6. 6Walmart Supercenter (I-20)
  7. 7Walmart Supercenter (SH 161)
  8. 8Kroger (Great Southwest Pkwy)
  9. 9Kroger (Plaza 303)
  10. 10Sprouts Farmers Market
  11. 11Asia Times Square
  12. 12Grand Prairie Premium Outlets
  13. 13Market Square (Farmers Market)
  14. 14Great Southwest Nature Park
  15. 15EpicCentral / PlayGrand Adventures
  16. 16Lynn Creek Park (Prairie Lights)
  17. 17Loyd Park
  18. 18Fish Creek Linear Park
  19. 19Lone Star Park
  20. 20Grand Prairie High School
  21. 21South Grand Prairie High School
  22. 22Grand Prairie ISD Administration
  23. 23Farrell Elementary (Arlington ISD)
  24. 24Anna May Daulton Elementary (Mansfield ISD)
  25. 25Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital
  26. 26Medical City ER Grand Prairie
  27. 27Methodist Urgent Care
  28. 28City Hall
  29. 29Main Library
  30. 30Police & Fire Headquarters
Food & coffeeShopsParksSchoolsHealth careCity servicesLocations are approximate.

30 most useful places, chosen across categories.

Grand Prairie's year, month by month1,7,8,9,10,11

MonthEventWhere
Late Mar-mid Dec (Saturdays)Farmers MarketMarket Square, 120 W. Main St.
July (3-4 in 2026)Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks FestivalLone Star Park
October (23-25 in 2026)Main Street Fest (free)Downtown Main Street
November (22 in 2026)Prairie Lights Sneak a Peek 3-mile walkLynn Creek Park
Late Nov-Dec 31Prairie Lights drive-through (about 2 mi, 4M lights)Lynn Creek Park
December (4-27 in 2026)Main Street Magic: parade, tree lighting, drone show, concerts, marketDowntown

2026 dates from city calendar listings. Prairie Lights season dates and size are from the 2023 listing; 2026 season dates were not confirmed.

Drive times from downtown Grand Prairie29

  • AT&T Stadium (Arlington)6.3 mi14 min
  • Downtown Dallas13.4 mi19 min
  • Las Colinas14.6 mi21 min
  • UT Southwestern / Medical District13.6 mi22 min
  • DFW Airport13.8 mi23 min
  • Dallas Love Field16.0 mi28 min
  • Downtown Fort Worth20.6 mi29 min

Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine from 32.7459, -96.9978 (near City Hall). Free-flow times; weekday rush hour on I-30, I-20 and SH 161 adds time. Southern Grand Prairie will see different times.

What's in town vs. nearby1,15,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29

NeedIn Grand PrairieNearest outside town
Full grocery2 Walmart Supercenters, 2 Krogers, Sprouts, Asia Times Square-
PharmacyWalmart pharmacies (I-20 and SH 161; SH 161 has a drive-thru)-
Emergency room (24/7)BSW Emergency Hospital (3095 Kingswood Blvd.); Medical City ER (5203 Lake Ridge Pkwy)-
Full-service hospitalNone confirmedMedical City Arlington (transfer hospital for Medical City ER)
Urgent careMethodist Urgent Care, 4560 Lake Ridge Pkwy-
Public clinicParkland E. Carlyle Smith Jr. Health Center, 801 Conover Dr.-
LibraryMain Library (901 Conover Dr.); Shotwell branch (2750 Graham St.)-
LakeJoe Pool Lake (Loyd, Lynn Creek, Britton parks); Mountain Creek Lake-
Major airportNoneDFW Airport (~23 min); Love Field (~28 min)

From store, hospital and city listings dated 2021-2026.

Read the full local life guide

Downtown is under construction; EpicCentral is the busier hub

Grand Prairie's historic downtown runs along Main Street around City Hall at 300 W. Main St. FireHouse Gastro Park, at 321 W. Main St. in a historic fire station, serves food, cocktails and local beer and has a coffee shop. The Uptown Theater (120 E. Main St.) hosts Arts Council productions. La Reyna Seafood Bar is at 730 W. Main St. Market Square (120 W. Main St.) holds a Saturday farmers market from late March to mid-December.

Expect construction through 2028. The city plans to rebuild Main Street from NW 6th to NE 5th Street, with work running from winter 2026 to spring 2028. Main Street will drop to one lane each way, with wider sidewalks. Jefferson Street is being rebuilt from SH 161 to Cimmaron Trail, and a new roundabout at Jefferson and Main will route trucks around the core. Both are due in summer 2027.

Most new dining is at EpicCentral, the 172-acre city district on SH 161 north of I-20. Chef Tiffany Derry's The Landing (2951 S. SH 161) was slated to open April 9, 2026. Radici Wood Fired Grill, Chicken N Pickle and Main Event are nearby. Portillo's and a Topgolf on S. SH 161 were announced for 2025. Rockin' S Bar and Grill sits on Joe Pool Lake at Lynn Creek Marina.

The year: fireworks, a three-day street festival and 4 million lights

The city's July event is the Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival at Lone Star Park. In 2026 it ran July 3-4 and included horse racing and a 20-minute fireworks show. Main Street Fest takes over downtown for three days in late October, with free admission and parking. In 2026 it ran Oct. 23-25.

Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park (5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy) is a drive-through holiday display. In its 2023 run it covered about 2 miles with 4 million lights, from Thanksgiving through Dec. 31. A walk-through preview, the 18th annual Sneak a Peek walk, is set for Nov. 22, 2026. Downtown's Main Street Magic runs Dec. 4-27, 2026. It includes a parade, tree lighting and drone show, concerts, a holiday market and shows at the Uptown Theater.

Parks, two lakes and a long list of facilities

Parks, Arts & Recreation lists 44 parks and facilities, but publishes acreage for only a few. Great Southwest Nature Park (651 E. Ave. J) covers 68 acres with trails, a fishing pond and a playground. Freedom Park has 11 acres of ballfields. EpicCentral includes PlayGrand Adventures, an all-abilities playground, plus the Epic Waters indoor waterpark, The Summit 50+ center and the Central Bark dog park at 2222 W. Warrior Trail.

Joe Pool Lake, on the city's south edge, is the main outdoor draw. The city runs Loyd Park (3401 Ragland Rd.), Lynn Creek Park (5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy) and the 175-acre Britton Park, which has a two-lane boat ramp. Mountain Creek Lake and the Fish Creek Forest Preserve are also in the parks list. Named trails include the Good Link Trail, the Lone Star Trail (trailheads at Story Rd./Hunter Ferrell and Belt Line/I-30), Fish Creek Linear Park and the lake park trails.

Errands are mostly in town

Grand Prairie has full-size grocery stores in town. There are two Walmart Supercenters with pharmacies (2225 W. I-20 and 2650 S. SH 161), two Krogers (2525 W. I-20 and 313 E. Pioneer Pkwy) and a Sprouts on S. Carrier Pkwy near Pioneer Pkwy, which opened in 2022. Asia Times Square (2615 W. Pioneer Pkwy) has one of the area's largest Asian grocery stores.

For emergencies, Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital-Grand Prairie (3095 Kingswood Blvd.) and Medical City ER Grand Prairie (5203 Lake Ridge Pkwy) are open 24 hours. Methodist Urgent Care is at 4560 Lake Ridge Pkwy. Parkland's E. Carlyle Smith Jr. Health Center is at 801 Conover Dr., next to the Main Library at 901 Conover Dr. A branch library is inside the Tony Shotwell Life Center (2750 Graham St.).

Schools depend on which county you're in

Grand Prairie spans Dallas, Tarrant and Ellis counties, and four school districts have territory inside city limits: Grand Prairie ISD, Arlington ISD, Mansfield ISD and Cedar Hill ISD. Grand Prairie ISD covers the Dallas County side. In 2026 TEA rated it a B. Five of its six high schools earned an A, including South Grand Prairie High School. On the Tarrant County side, Arlington ISD runs several elementaries in town, including Farrell, Starrett, West and Remynse. Far south, near Joe Pool Lake, Mansfield ISD runs Daulton, Cora Spencer and Cabaniss. Always check the district boundary for a specific address.

Grand Prairie ISD runs many schools of choice, including fine arts, Montessori, STEM, leadership and early-college academies. A $17 million budget gap led the district to propose closing Dickinson Montessori, Morton Elementary and Travis World Language Academy in 2026-27. The board pulled the vote in January 2026, and we did not confirm a final decision.

Getting around and public safety

Grand Prairie sits between Dallas and Fort Worth, along I-30, I-20 and SH 161 (the President George Bush Turnpike). From downtown Grand Prairie, off-peak, AT&T Stadium is about 14 minutes away, downtown Dallas about 19 minutes and DFW Airport about 23. Love Field and downtown Fort Worth are each under half an hour. These are Realust free-flow estimates; rush-hour times will be longer. The city runs north to south for many miles, so times from the southern end near Joe Pool Lake will differ.

The police and fire departments share headquarters at 1525 Arkansas Ln. The fire department received an ISO Class 1 rating in 2024, the top grade on that insurance scale.

Not confirmed yet

  • Final GPISD board decision on closing Dickinson Montessori, Morton Elementary and Travis World Language Academy for 2026-27.
  • 2026 TEA ratings for Arlington ISD, Mansfield ISD and Cedar Hill ISD, and for GPISD campuses not named in the district release.
  • Number of fire stations, EMS provider details and police sworn headcount (the city fire station page could not be fetched).
  • Total trail mileage and acreage for most of the 44 listed parks.
  • Prairie Lights 2026 season dates and ticket prices.
  • Whether Portillo's (3102 S. SH 161), Topgolf (3670 S. SH 161) and The Landing are open as of late 2026.
  • Public transit: Grand Prairie is not a DART or Trinity Metro member city to our knowledge, but service options not covered.
  • Full-service hospitals nearest the north and south ends of the city, with addresses.
  • Britton Park street address.

Questions people ask

What is the closest hospital to Grand Prairie?

Grand Prairie has two 24-hour emergency facilities: Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital at 3095 Kingswood Blvd. and Medical City ER at 5203 Lake Ridge Pkwy. Medical City's ER sends patients who need admission to Medical City Arlington.

How long is the drive from Grand Prairie to Dallas and Fort Worth?

From downtown Grand Prairie it is about 19 minutes to downtown Dallas (13 miles) and 29 minutes to downtown Fort Worth (21 miles), off-peak. Rush hour adds time.

How far is Grand Prairie from DFW Airport?

About 23 minutes and 14 miles from downtown Grand Prairie, off-peak. Love Field is about 28 minutes.

What school district is Grand Prairie in?

It depends on the address. Four districts have territory in the city: Grand Prairie ISD (the Dallas County side), Arlington ISD and Mansfield ISD (Tarrant County side), and Cedar Hill ISD. Grand Prairie ISD was rated B by TEA in 2026.

What is Prairie Lights?

A drive-through holiday light display at Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake. In 2023 it ran from Thanksgiving through Dec. 31 and covered about 2 miles with 4 million lights.

When is Main Street Fest in Grand Prairie?

It is a free three-day festival downtown in late October. In 2026 it ran Oct. 23-25.

Where do people go to the lake in Grand Prairie?

Joe Pool Lake on the city's south edge. The city runs Loyd Park, Lynn Creek Park and Britton Park there, and Britton has a two-lane boat ramp.

Is downtown Grand Prairie under construction?

Yes. Main Street is being rebuilt with wider sidewalks from winter 2026 to spring 2028. Jefferson Street and a new Jefferson/Main roundabout are due in summer 2027.

Sources (30) · checked Oct 28, 2026
  1. Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation (GrandFunGP), Our Parks
  2. City of Grand Prairie, New Restaurants, Entertainment and Retail in GP 2025 (June 2025)
  3. Hoodline, Tiffany Derry turns Grand Prairie waterfront into her next big play (Mar 2026)
  4. CultureMap Dallas via AOL, Grand Prairie is transforming its downtown (Nov 2025)
  5. Franki listing, FireHouse Gastro Park, 321 W Main St (updated Sept 2026)
  6. City of Grand Prairie, Downtown Grand Prairie shopping/venues
  7. City of Grand Prairie calendar, Main Street Fest 2026
  8. City of Grand Prairie calendar, Lone Stars & Stripes Fireworks Festival 2026
  9. City of Grand Prairie, Main Street Magic (2026)
  10. Visit Grand Prairie, Prairie Lights (2023 listing)
  11. City of Grand Prairie calendar, Prairie Lights Sneak A Peek Walk 2026
  12. Grand Prairie ISD, 2026 accountability ratings release
  13. Wikipedia, Grand Prairie Independent School District
  14. Independence Title, Grand Prairie ISD campus list (PDF, undated)
  15. Independence Title, Grand Prairie relocation guide (PDF, undated)
  16. City of Grand Prairie, School Districts
  17. SchoolDigger, schools in ZIP 75052
  18. SchoolDigger, schools in ZIP 75054
  19. SchoolDigger, schools in ZIP 75051
  20. FOX 4, Grand Prairie ISD postpones vote on closing elementary schools (Jan 2026)
  21. Kroger, Grand Prairie store locations
  22. Walmart, Grand Prairie W Interstate 20 Supercenter #896
  23. Walmart, Grand Prairie S State Hwy 161 Supercenter #4503
  24. Dallas Morning News, Sprouts ready to open two new local stores (Feb 2022)
  25. MapQuest, Sprouts Farmers Market, Grand Prairie
  26. Methodist Health System, Methodist Urgent Care - Grand Prairie
  27. Medical City Healthcare, Medical City ER Grand Prairie
  28. Baylor Scott & White, Emergency Hospital - Grand Prairie
  29. OSRM open routing engine (Realust drive-time calculation, Oct 28, 2026)
  30. City of Grand Prairie, 2024 ISO Class 1 approval letter (PDF)

Seasonal Temperatures

January56°39° low
April74°55° low
July94°77° low
October77°58° low

Annual Conditions

218Sunny Days/Year
147Rainy Days/Year
53.3"Annual Rainfall
🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Safety Overview

C+Safety Grade
2.1Violent Crime Rateper 1,000 residents
13.85Property Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

Violent Crime

Assault171.26
Robbery28.14
Murder2.97
Rape19.89
Rates per 100,000 residents

Property Crime

Burglary156.7
Theft1147.86
Vehicle Theft296.43
Rates per 100,000 residents

Income

$81,619Median Household
$102,067Average Household
$35,192Per Capita

Employment

5.2%Unemployment Rate
+1.0%Job Growth / yr
12.1%Poverty Rate

Income Distribution

$150k+
19.9%
$100k-$150k
20.7%
$75k-$100k
13.5%
$50k-$75k
18.2%
$25k-$50k
17.1%
Under $25k
10.6%

School District

Grand Prairie ISDPrimary District
B+District Grade
Top 54%State Ranking

Schools

22Elementary
6Middle
8High School

🏆 Top-Rated Schools (6 A-rated schools in Grand Prairie)

🎒 Elementary Schools
COLIN POWELL EL
A
(91)
DAVID DANIELS EL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE & MATH
B
(84)
📚 Middle Schools
HARRY S TRUMAN MIDDLE
C
(78)
RONALD W REAGAN MIDDLE
C
(77)
🎓 High Schools
SCHOOL FOR THE HIGHLY GIFTED
A
(97)
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY H S
A
(97)
Source: Texas Education Agency 2024-25 Accountability Ratings

Academic Info

15.1:1Student-Teacher Ratio

📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)

93.1%Graduation RateB
5.1%Dropout Rate

🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)

83%Took SAT/ACT
8.7%College ReadyD
17.4%TSI Ready
College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT  |  TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria

Mobility Scores

34Walk Score
35Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

Commute

28Avg Minutes
75.6%Drive Alone
11.0%Carpool
11.2%Work from Home

Distance To

13.1 miDowntown Dallas
11.2 miDFW Airport
18.4 miLove Field

⚡ EV Charging

27Public Stations
36DC Fast Ports
56Level 2 Ports
Networks: ChargePoint Network UNIVERSAL EVGATEWAY

Drive to major employers from Grand Prairie

Rush-hour drive times from the center of Grand Prairie, weekday at 8:00 AM.

Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington16 min16 min10.3 mi
American AirlinesFort Worth19 min15 min12.4 mi
McKessonLas Colinas22 min18 min16.3 mi
Kimberly-ClarkIrving25 min21 min18.8 mi
Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving25 min21 min19.1 mi
DFW AirportDFW26 min23 min18 mi
Downtown DallasDallas30 min23 min19.5 mi
Southwest AirlinesLove Field31 min26 min21.1 mi
Show all 36 workplaces
Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas32 min26 min21.8 mi
AT&TDowntown Dallas33 min25 min20.2 mi
Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth33 min26 min23.6 mi
Uptown DallasDallas34 min25 min20.5 mi
UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas34 min24 min22.1 mi
Dallas Love FieldDallas35 min30 min23.1 mi
Texas InstrumentsDallas37 min32 min30.9 mi
Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake38 min30 min28.5 mi
JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano38 min34 min35.9 mi
Charles SchwabWestlake38 min31 min29.6 mi
Toyota North America HQPlano38 min34 min35 mi
Galleria / LBJDallas39 min29 min26.8 mi
Legacy WestPlano39 min34 min35.2 mi
Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano39 min35 min34.9 mi
Lockheed MartinFort Worth40 min34 min32.5 mi
Medical City PlanoPlano40 min36 min35.8 mi
AllianceTexasFort Worth41 min38 min39.4 mi
Tyler TechnologiesPlano41 min36 min35.9 mi
UT DallasRichardson41 min37 min37 mi
Capital OnePlano42 min37 min37.8 mi
Telecom CorridorRichardson42 min34 min34.2 mi
The StarFrisco42 min37 min38.3 mi
Keurig Dr PepperFrisco43 min38 min37.8 mi
State Farm CityLineRichardson44 min36 min35.6 mi
SMUUniversity Park47 min32 min25.9 mi
University of North TexasDenton50 min46 min45.3 mi
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton52 min47 min45.2 mi
RaytheonMcKinney56 min51 min52.4 mi

Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →

Cost Index (100 = National Average)

Overall100
Housing113
Utilities97
Groceries100
Transportation102
Healthcare100

Monthly Utilities

⚡ Electric $142
💧 Water $52
🔥 Gas $44
📶 Internet $72

Everyday Costs

$823Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)
$3Gas Price (per gallon)

Taxes

8.3%Sales Tax Rate
2.2%Property Tax Rate

Grand Prairie spans Dallas, Tarrant and Ellis counties. All addresses pay the city's 0.66 rate, but the school district, county, hospital district and college change with the county line.

2.26%Base 2025 tax rate, Dallas County side (city + Grand Prairie ISD + county, Parkland, Dallas College), before exemptions1,2
$322,900Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS 2024 1-year)18
~$424/moEstimated property tax on that home with a homestead exemption, Dallas County side, Grand Prairie ISD, no PID2,5,18
17.5%City of Grand Prairie homestead exemption, plus $45,000 for owners 65 and older and a senior tax freeze2,5
~$154/moCity water, wastewater, trash and drainage at 8,000 gallons a month (FY2025-26 rates, trash tax included)4,21
15.4¢/kWhMedian 12-month fixed electric plan at 1,000 kWh in the Oncor area, Oct. 28, 2026 (lowest 14.1¢)20

Where a typical Grand Prairie homestead tax bill goes (2025)2,5,18

$5,082/yr
  • Grand Prairie ISD$1,944/yr
  • City of Grand Prairie$1,758/yr
  • Dallas County$557/yr
  • Parkland Hospital$548/yr
  • Dallas College$275/yr

Homestead at $322,900 (ACS median), Dallas County side, no PID, owner under 65. A city PID at 0.11–0.215 adds $355–$694.

Base 2025 tax rate: Grand Prairie vs. nearby cities1,2,7,8,9

  • Cedar Hill2.30%
  • Grand Prairie (Tarrant, Mansfield ISD)Realust sum2.27%
  • Grand Prairie (Dallas, GPISD)2.26%
  • Mansfield2.25%
  • Duncanville2.24%
  • Dallas2.23%
  • Grand Prairie (Tarrant, Arlington ISD)2.22%
  • Arlington2.19%
  • Irving2.14%
  • Grand Prairie (Ellis, Midlothian ISD)2.03%

Excludes PIDs and TRWD. Rates are per $100; read 2.26 as 2.26%. Exemptions differ by city: Grand Prairie gives 17.5%, Arlington and Irving 20%, Cedar Hill and Duncanville none.

Monthly cost beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)2,4,18,20,21,24,28

$824/mo
  • Property tax (homestead, Dallas side, no PID)$424/mo
  • Electric (median plan, 1,000 kWh)$154/mo
  • Wastewater (8,000 gal)$65/mo
  • Water (8,000 gal)$60/mo
  • Internet (AT&T 300 Mbps)$50/mo
  • HOA (Lakewood example)$42/mo
  • Trash incl. tax$24/mo
  • Storm drainage$5/mo

Leaves out homeowners insurance and Atmos gas, which were not sourced. HOA varies from $0 to $278 a month.

Utility providers by area4,20,21,22,23,24

ServiceProviderVaries by address?Cost notes
ElectricOncor wires; choose a retail providerNo (Oncor citywide)Median 15.4¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh; lowest 14.1¢
WaterCity of Grand Prairie (buys from Dallas and Fort Worth)No$19.91 base + $5.06 per 1,000 gal (3,001–10,000)
WastewaterCity of Grand PrairieNoAbout $65/month at 8,000 gal
Trash & recyclingCity of Grand PrairieNo$21.75/month + 8.25% tax; twice-weekly trash
Storm drainageCity of Grand PrairieBy house size$1.87–$5.43/month
Natural gasAtmos EnergySome homes all-electricRates not sourced
InternetAT&T Fiber, Spectrum, 5G and fixed wirelessYesAT&T 300 Mbps $50; Spectrum from $30
Read the full hidden costs guide

Which county you're in sets the tax bill

Grand Prairie spans Dallas, Tarrant and Ellis counties. All addresses pay the city's 0.66 rate, but the school district, county, hospital district and college change with the county line. On the Dallas County side, the base rate is about 2.26% before exemptions: Grand Prairie ISD 1.0627, the city 0.66, and Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College 0.534 combined.

The city's 17.5% homestead exemption is less common in this part of the metro. Owners 65 and older get another $45,000 off and a frozen city tax. Grand Prairie ISD takes $140,000 off a homestead, and Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each take 20%.

At the city's median home value of $322,900, a homestead on the Dallas County side owes about $5,080 a year, or $424 a month. That is an effective rate of about 1.57%. The same house as a rental with no exemptions would owe about $7,290.

Tarrant and Ellis sides

West Grand Prairie is in Tarrant County, where the county, JPS hospital district and Tarrant County College total 0.463. Schools there are Arlington ISD (1.0929) or Mansfield ISD (1.1469). A $322,900 homestead in Mansfield ISD would owe about $5,130 a year, and about $5,030 in Arlington ISD. Tarrant County and JPS give a 20% homestead exemption. Some Tarrant addresses may also pay the Tarrant Regional Water District at 0.0265.

A small southern area lies in Ellis County, with Midlothian ISD at 1.1008 and Ellis County at 0.274. Its base rate is about 2.03%, the lowest of the city's variants. Confirm the ISD and county for any address on the appraisal district site.

PIDs instead of MUDs

Grand Prairie runs 19 neighborhood public improvement districts. Each adds a rate per $100 of appraised value to the tax bill to pay for walls, entrances, landscaping and common areas. FY2026 rates in the budgets retrieved run from 0.11 (Brookfield, Berkshire Park, Lake Parks) to 0.215 (Parkview). The Peninsula PID covers 4,670 properties at 0.115.

On a $322,900 home, a PID adds roughly $355 to $694 a year. PIDs have no homestead exemption. The Dallas CAD sheet also lists a Grand Prairie Metro Utility & Reclamation District at 0.60. Ask the seller for the PID disclosure and look up the address.

One city bill for water, sewer and trash

The city bills water, wastewater, trash and drainage together. Water costs $19.91 a month plus $5.06 per 1,000 gallons in the main tier, and rates climb in higher-use tiers. At 8,000 gallons a month, the city's FY2025-26 budget puts water at about $60 and wastewater at about $65.

Trash is $21.75 a month plus the state's 8.25% tax. It covers twice-weekly garbage, weekly recycling and brush pickup. The drainage fee runs $1.87 to $5.43 a month by house size. Together, a typical house pays about $154 a month for city services.

Electric, gas and internet

Oncor delivers power citywide, so every address can shop retail plans. On Oct. 28, 2026, the median 12-month fixed plan at 1,000 kWh cost 15.4¢ per kWh, about $154 a month, and the lowest was 14.1¢. Atmos Energy provides natural gas.

AT&T Fiber reaches about 80% of the city, with 300 Mbps at $50 a month. Spectrum cable covers about 94%. 5G home internet and fixed wireless are options in many areas.

HOA, rent and commute

HOA dues range widely. Many older streets have none. Recent listings show about $42 a month in Lakewood, $600 a year in Mira Lagos, and $278 a month in Mira Lagos Villas, which includes front-yard care.

The ACS median gross rent was $1,470 in the 2023 five-year estimate, up about 49% since 2017. The average commute is 28 minutes. I-30 and I-20 are free, while the Bush Turnpike (SH 161) charges about 22¢ a mile with a TollTag.

Not confirmed yet

  • What do Atmos Energy residential gas bills typically run in Grand Prairie?
  • What does homeowners insurance typically cost for a $320,000 home in Grand Prairie?
  • What share of city parcels sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and what is the city's CRS discount?
  • What are the FY2026 rates and boundaries for all 19 PIDs?
  • What were the adopted 2026 tax rates for the city, the ISDs and the counties?
  • What is the 2024 ACS median gross rent?
  • What do HOA dues run in Westchester, Lake Ridge and the Peninsula-area subdivisions?
  • What are typical toll costs for commutes to downtown Dallas, DFW Airport and Fort Worth?

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Grand Prairie, TX?

It depends on the county and school district. On the Dallas County side with Grand Prairie ISD, the 2025 base rate is about 2.26%. On the Tarrant side it is about 2.22% (Arlington ISD) to 2.27% (Mansfield ISD), and in the Ellis County part about 2.03%. City PIDs add 0.11–0.215.

How much are property taxes on a $320,000 home in Grand Prairie?

About $5,080 a year ($424 a month) for a homestead on the Dallas County side in Grand Prairie ISD with no PID, using 2025 rates. A PID adds about $355–$694. As a rental with no exemptions, about $7,290.

Does Grand Prairie have a homestead exemption?

Yes. The city exempts 17.5% of a homestead's value, plus $45,000 for owners 65 and older and $30,000 for disabled owners. Seniors' city taxes are frozen. School districts exempt $140,000.

What are Grand Prairie water rates?

A $19.91 monthly base charge for a standard meter plus $5.06 per 1,000 gallons from 3,001 to 10,000 gallons, with higher tiers above that. About $60 for water and $65 for wastewater at 8,000 gallons a month.

How much is trash pickup in Grand Prairie?

$21.75 a month on the city utility bill for FY2025-26, plus 8.25% state tax. It includes twice-weekly garbage, weekly recycling and brush pickup.

Who provides electricity in Grand Prairie?

Oncor delivers power, and residents choose a retail provider on Power to Choose. In late October 2026 the median 12-month plan was about 15.4¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh.

Which school districts serve Grand Prairie?

Grand Prairie ISD, Arlington ISD, Mansfield ISD and Cedar Hill ISD serve addresses inside the city, and Midlothian ISD serves part of the Ellis County area. The district depends on the address.

What internet providers are in Grand Prairie?

AT&T Fiber (about 80% coverage) and Spectrum cable (about 94%) are the main wired options, plus 5G home internet and fixed wireless in many areas.

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  2. Dallas Central Appraisal District, 2025 Tax Rates
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  8. Independence Title, Ellis County Tax Rates 2025
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  13. Grand Prairie PID No. 12 (Parkview), FY2026 five-year service plan
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  15. Grand Prairie PID No. 4 (Brookfield), FY2026 five-year service plan
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  27. Home listing, Mira Lagos Villas (55places)
  28. Home listing, Lakewood Ph 1 (Century 21)
  29. Home listing, Lake Parks West (eXp)
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  33. Independence Title, Helpful Numbers: Grand Prairie

Public projects that will change daily life in Grand Prairie: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.

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Downtown Main St. rebuild

Downtown overhaul: Main Street rebuilt with wider sidewalks and two lanes, a City Hall stage, a truck-diverting roundabout at Jefferson/Main, and Jefferson St. reconstruction.

Why it matters: More walkable downtown; heavy trucks routed out of the core.

CultureMap Dallas, Nov 2025Checked Oct 2026
ApprovedPhased, dates TBD

Grand Prairie $209.5M streets bond

Voters approved all three props of a $327M bond on May 2, 2026; Prop A puts $209.5M into non-residential street projects to ease congestion and speed emergency response.

Why it matters: Full bond adds up to 3.9 cents per $100 of value to tax bills.

Citywide

City of Grand Prairie, Oct 2026Checked Oct 2026
ApprovedDate TBD

GP botanical garden & pickleball

Prop C ($39M), approved May 2026, funds a community/multipurpose center, a public pickleball complex, a botanical garden and park art; resident committees made recommendations this fall.

Why it matters: New recreation amenities; sites not yet chosen.

Citywide

City of Grand Prairie, Oct 2026Checked Oct 2026
ProposedVote Nov 3, 2026

Dallas County homelessness tax vote

County Prop A would raise the tax rate to $0.24865 per $100 from $0.2155 to fund homelessness reduction, incl. mental health treatment, support services and encampment resolution.

Why it matters: Higher county tax bill for Dallas County homeowners if it passes.

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D Magazine, Oct 2026Checked Oct 2026
ApprovedEst. spring 2029

US 67 interchange at Lake Ridge Pkwy

TxDOT will build an interchange where US 67 meets Lake Ridge Parkway, carrying the parkway over the highway, at an estimated $63.7M. TxDOT lists construction from summer 2026 to spring 2029.

Why it matters: Safer, signal-free US 67 trips for southwest Cedar Hill drivers.

Also in Cedar Hill

TxDOT Dallas District, Jun 2026Checked Oct 2026
Under constructionPhased, Date TBD

Lakesong (5,000 homes)

Phase 1 construction is underway at Lakesong, a 2,700-acre master-planned community that will bring 5,000 new homes to Grand Prairie.

Why it matters: Thousands of new homes and more traffic in Grand Prairie.

Citywide

City of Grand Prairie, Jan 2026Checked Oct 2026

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Grand Prairie began in 1863 as Dechman and took its current name when the post office opened in 1877. It incorporated in 1909 and had fewer than 1,600 people in 1940.

209,434Census Bureau population estimate, July 1, 20252
216,881NCTCOG estimate, Jan. 1, 2026 (up 1,671 in a year)4
8,329Housing units permitted 2020-2025, more than 60% in apartment buildings6
20,000+Homes planned in Goodland and Lakesong on the city's south edge11,16
25,542Grand Prairie ISD students in 2026, down 12.9% since 201631
$295,500Median owner-occupied home value, ACS 2020-2024 (was $162,400 in 2015-2019)8,9

Grand Prairie population, 1950-20261,2,4

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Single-family homes permitted by the City of Grand Prairie6,7

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Grand Prairie ISD enrollment30,31

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New-home communities in Grand Prairie11,12,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22

CommunityDeveloperBuildersPlanned sizeStatusLocation
GoodlandProvidentBeazer, David Weekley, Grand, Highland, M/I~5,000 acres, 15,000+ homes (2,400 acres annexed so far)SellingGoodland Pkwy off SH 360 / US 287; 4701 Buttonbush Dr
LakesongHuffines CommunitiesDRB/Brightland, CastleRock, Chesmar, Sandlin, First Texas, Del Webb~2,700 acres, ~5,000 homes + ~2,000 apartments + ~600 Del WebbUnder development; models Q4 2026Kimble Rd at US 287
Mira Lagos CrossingHanover Property Co. (2014)First Texas~1,000 acres, ~2,000 homes overall (2014)Final sales2859 England Pkwy
Cedar Ridge Estatesn/pGrand Homesn/pSelling7581 Ridgedale Rd
The Preserve at Forumn/pD.R. Hortonn/pSellingSaguaro Dr, 75052
Midtown GPn/pCB JENIn/pSellingPierce Ln, 75052
Greenway Trailsn/pD.R. Hortonn/pSold outn/p
Tribeca Townhomesn/pHeritage Townen/pSold outn/p

n/p = not published. Annexed acreage is the 1,500 (Dec 2024) and 900 (Aug 2025) acres the city reported. Lakesong may straddle Grand Prairie and Midlothian.

Where new homes and jobs are going12,17,19,20,21,22,24,25,26

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  1. 1Goodland welcome center
  2. 2Mira Lagos Crossing sales center
  3. 3Cedar Ridge Estates
  4. 4The Preserve at Forum
  5. 5Midtown GP
  6. 6EpicCentral
  7. 7Baumann Springs expansion
  8. 8City Hall
NeighborhoodsCommercialIndustrialCity servicesLocations are approximate.

Lockheed Martin's street address was not confirmed in sources reviewed, so it is not mapped.

Largest employers in Grand Prairie1,23

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control$300M expansion announced Oct 20265,000 jobs
  • Grand Prairie ISD3,800 jobs
  • Poly-America2,000 jobs
  • City of Grand Prairie1,706 jobs
  • Flex-N-Gate1,200 jobs
  • Lear Seating1,105 jobs
  • Lone Star Park950 jobs
  • Forterra Pipe & Products950 jobs
  • Republic National Distribution800 jobs
  • K&N Filters800 jobs

City's 2023 annual financial report list, as reproduced on Wikipedia. Counts are as reported then, not current headcounts.

Median home value (ACS 5-year)8,9,10

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Owner estimates of value, nominal dollars, five-year averages.

Median household income (ACS 5-year)8,9,10

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Read the full growth story guide

From aircraft town to inner-ring city

Grand Prairie began in 1863 as Dechman and took its current name when the post office opened in 1877. It incorporated in 1909 and had fewer than 1,600 people in 1940.

World War II changed that. North American Aviation built B-24s and P-51s here, and the city reached 14,594 by 1950. Vought, LTV and later Lockheed Martin kept the defense work going. The city passed 100,000 people in the 1990s and counted 196,100 in 2020.

Population: steady, about 1% a year

The Census Bureau estimates 209,434 residents in July 2025, up from 197,300 in 2021. NCTCOG, which uses a different method, puts the city at 216,881 on Jan. 1, 2026, up 1,671 from a year earlier.

About two-thirds of residents live in Dallas County and most of the rest in Tarrant. The city also reaches into Ellis and Johnson counties, which is where it is now adding land. NCTCOG's last published city approximation, from 2017, pointed to about 282,600 people in households by 2045. That predates the southern annexations, and no city-adopted forecast was found.

Housing: apartments in the middle, subdivisions in the south

The city permitted 8,329 housing units from 2020 to 2025, per the Census permit survey. More than 60% were in apartment buildings. Single-family permits hit 1,233 in 2021, then settled near 335-418 a year. Through September 2026 the city had permitted 1,117 units, 891 of them apartments.

The next wave sits south of Joe Pool Lake. Provident's Goodland plans more than 15,000 homes on about 5,000 acres, and the city has annexed about 2,400 of those acres since December 2024. Prairie Ridge and Feather Grass are selling, with homes from the high $300s. Huffines Communities' Lakesong, at Kimble Road and US 287, plans about 5,000 houses, 2,000 apartments and a 600-home Del Webb section. Models are due in late 2026.

Closer in, Mira Lagos near Lake Ridge Parkway is nearly built out. Small sections such as Cedar Ridge Estates, The Preserve at Forum and Midtown GP are selling. Goodland homes often carry Venus mailing addresses, so confirm city limits, school district and any special district by address.

What is driving it

Defense and manufacturing are the base. Lockheed Martin's missile plant is the city's largest employer, and in October 2026 the company announced a $300 million expansion there. Poly-America, Flex-N-Gate and Lear each employ more than 1,000 people. Airbus Helicopters has its U.S. headquarters here.

Roads shape where growth goes. SH 360 and the new Goodland Parkway open the south end. TxDOT is planning a wider I-30 from Arlington to SH 161, and the rebuilt I-30 / SH 360 interchange opened in 2023. In May 2026 voters approved a $327 million city bond, mostly for streets, including bridges over Joe Pool Lake. EpicCentral, the city's 172-acre entertainment district, adds hotels and restaurants around Epic Waters.

Schools: shrinking core, growing edges

Grand Prairie ISD peaked just above 29,000 students from 2015-16 to 2019-20. It had 25,542 in 2026, down 12.9% from 2016. In December 2025 the superintendent proposed closing three older campuses to help close a $17 million deficit, and the board delayed its vote.

The edges are different. Mansfield ISD serves much of the west side and passed $588.5 million of a $777 million bond in 2024. Midlothian ISD, which serves much of Goodland, expects about 350 more students a year and planned a Goodland elementary in its November 2025 bond, which passed. Your school district depends on your address.

Values and incomes

The Census survey's median owner-estimated home value rose from $126,200 (2011-2015) to $162,400 (2015-2019) and $295,500 (2020-2024). Median household income rose from $56,475 to $81,619 over the same periods.

These are five-year averages for the whole city. New homes in Goodland, Lakesong and Mira Lagos are priced well above the city median, from the high $300s to over $700,000.

Not confirmed yet

  • What water and wastewater service and tax districts (MUD, PID) apply in Goodland and Lakesong?
  • Will Grand Prairie adopt a new comprehensive plan with a population forecast that includes the southern annexations?
  • When will TxDOT fund and start the I-30 rebuild west of SH 161?
  • Which campuses will GPISD close or merge, and starting when?
  • Where will Lakesong students attend school?
  • How many homes have closed so far in Goodland's Grand Prairie sections?

Questions people ask

What is the population of Grand Prairie, Texas?

The Census Bureau estimated 209,434 residents on July 1, 2025. NCTCOG estimated 216,881 on Jan. 1, 2026. The 2020 Census counted 196,100.

Is Grand Prairie growing?

Yes, at about 1% a year since 2020 by Census estimates. The larger change is coming in the south, where Goodland and Lakesong plan more than 20,000 homes combined.

What is Goodland in Grand Prairie?

A 5,000-acre master-planned community by Provident south of US 287 in Ellis and Johnson counties. Grand Prairie annexed about 1,500 acres in December 2024 and 900 more in August 2025. Students attend Midlothian or Venus ISD.

What is Lakesong?

A Huffines Communities project of about 2,700 acres at Kimble Road and US 287 near Joe Pool Lake, with about 5,000 homes, 2,000 apartments and a 600-home Del Webb section. It broke ground in October 2025.

How many homes are being built in Grand Prairie?

The city permitted 8,329 housing units from 2020 to 2025 and 1,117 from January to September 2026, per the Census Building Permits Survey. Most were apartments.

What school district is Grand Prairie in?

Mostly Grand Prairie ISD, but parts are in Mansfield, Arlington, Cedar Hill, Irving, Midlothian and Venus ISDs. Check by address.

Is Grand Prairie ISD closing schools?

In December 2025 the superintendent proposed closing Morton, Travis and Dickinson for 2026-27. The board postponed its January 2026 vote; check the district for the final decision.

Did the Grand Prairie bond pass in 2026?

Yes. On May 2, 2026 voters approved all three city propositions, $327 million in total, per unofficial results.

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  12. Goodland, 900 Acres of Master-Planned Community Goodland Annexed into the City of Grand Prairie (Aug 20, 2025)
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Grand Prairie at a glance

Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas County) has a Realust Score of 72/100, ranking tied for #61 of 84 North Texas cities. Key numbers: median home price $314,397, population 201,883, school rating 4.7/10.

What is Grand Prairie's Realust Score?

Grand Prairie has a Realust Score of 72 out of 100 (B, Good), which ranks tied for #61 of 84 North Texas cities.

How much does a home cost in Grand Prairie, TX?

The median home price in Grand Prairie is $314,397. Prices changed -1.3% over the past year and +15.1% over five years.

How good are the schools in Grand Prairie?

Grand Prairie's primary school district is Grand Prairie ISD (rated 4.7/10, district grade B+, Top 54% in Texas). It scores 77/100 on Realust's Schools category.

Is Grand Prairie, TX safe?

Grand Prairie has a safety grade of C+, with 2.1 violent and 13.85 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Its Realust Safety score is 67/100.

How long is the commute from Grand Prairie?

The average commute in Grand Prairie is 28 minutes. It is 13.1 mi to downtown Dallas and 11.2 mi to DFW Airport.

What is the population of Grand Prairie, TX?

Grand Prairie has 201,883 residents, a change of +4.8% over five years. The median household income is $81,619.

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