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Grand Prairie vs Carrollton

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Grand Prairie
Dallas Co. · $314K
73
B · Good
Carrollton
Dallas Co. · $401K
76
B · Good
Realust Score Grand PrairieCarrollton
Prosperity 66 73
Schools 77 79
Safety 67 72
Lifestyle 81 86
Market 79 79
Affordability 81 80
Commute 76 82
Growth 68 60
What's comingGrand PrairieCarrollton
Projects on the way66
Under construction23
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year21
All Grand Prairie projects →All Carrollton projects →

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HousingGrand PrairieCarrollton
Median Home Price$314,397$400,642
Price Per Sq Ft$175$217
Starter Home Price$387,433$342,500
Premium Home Price$649,900$750,000
Sale To List Ratio97.7%97.7%
% Single Family75%77.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,741$2,219
Median Rent (1BR)—$1,460
Median Rent (2BR)—$2,200
Median Rent (3BR)—$4,064
Rent Yoy Change-0.7%-2.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.6%0.3%
Housing Affordability Score5.36
Avg Sq Ft2,367 sq ft2,098 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.4
Avg HOA Fee$107$207
% With HOA12%37.5%
% With Pool3.5%23.5%
Avg Lot Size9,717 sq ft32,107 sq ft
Avg Year Built20001988
Avg Baths2.92.6
Avg Baths Full2.52.3
% Townhome11%0%
% Condo0.5%8.5%
% With Garage93%83.5%
% New Construction70.5%7%
% Price Reduced9%16.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0.5%4%
% Contingent2%7%
Avg Price Reduction$155,150$13,172
% Single Story43%50.5%
% With Fireplace21.5%79.5%
% With Central Air23.5%67%
% Waterfront1%0.5%
Avg Garage Size2.22
Price Per Bedroom$125,287$125,037
Price Per Bathroom$154,018$161,767
Avg Home Age2638
Realtor Median Days on Market62 days64 days
Realtor Median Price$352,435$411,499
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$175$217
Realtor Median Rent$1,549$1,724
Inventory Active268231
Inventory Total405344
Inventory Pending137113
% Under Contract33.8%32.8%
New Listings Monthly9688
Inventory Change (month)-10.2%-1.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.3%-1.8%
Price 1yr Ago$318,562$408,140
Price Change (5 yr)15.1%16.3%
Price 5yr Ago$273,196$344,404
Monthly Sales Volume9273
Rent 1yr Ago$1,593$1,660
Rent 5yr Change23.4%24.1%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,281$1,300
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20216058
Momentum 20226561
Momentum 20236164
Momentum 20246563
Momentum 20256561
Momentum (1 yr)1.3-2.1
Momentum (5 yr)23.615.3
EconomyGrand PrairieCarrollton
Median Household Income$81,619$101,396
Avg Household Income$102,067$130,360
Per Capita Income$35,192$51,524
% Income Under $25K10.6%7.8%
% Income $25K–$50K17.1%12.5%
% Income $50K–$75K18.2%15.3%
% Income $75K–$100K13.5%13.5%
% Income $100K–$150K20.7%22.2%
% Income $150K Plus19.9%28.7%
Poverty Rate12.1%7.1%
Unemployment Rate5.2%3.3%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsGrand PrairieCarrollton
Primary School DistrictGrand Prairie ISDCarrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Overall District Rating4.75.4
State Ranking Percentile45.7957.96
# Elementary Schools2224
# Middle Schools66
# High Schools88
Student Teacher Ratio15.1:113.5:1
Graduation Rate93.1%93%
Niche Schools Score68
SAT/ACT Participation Rate82.7%95.1%
SAT/ACT College Ready %8.7%13.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %17.4%24.9%
Dropout Rate5.1%4.8%
Graduating Class Size2,2381,677
SafetyGrand PrairieCarrollton
Overall Crime Rate16 per 1K11.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.1 per 1K1 per 1K
Assault Rate171.3 per 100K101.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate28.1 per 100K22.5 per 100K
Property Crime Rate13.9 per 1K10.2 per 1K
Burglary Rate156.7 per 100K152.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,147.9 per 100K961.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate296.4 per 100K202.3 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score2.332.33
Murder Rate3 per 100K1.5 per 100K
Rape Rate19.9 per 100K12.7 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleGrand PrairieCarrollton
# Movie Theaters06
# Libraries412
# Museums87
Nightlife Score68
Family Friendly Score6.78
Health Fitness Score4.77.3
Outdoor Activities Score6.75.3
Commute Score4.76.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms5260+
# Grocery Stores2138
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals2054
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies4760+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationGrand PrairieCarrollton
Avg Commute Time28 min24 min
% Drive Alone75.6%69%
% Carpool11%8.3%
% Public Transit0.1%0.9%
% Work From Home11.2%19.4%
Transit Score—33
Walkability Score7382
Bike Score5061
Distance Downtown Dallas13.1 mi18.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport11.2 mi13.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport14 min15 min
Distance Love Field18.4 mi15.1 mi
EV Stations2762
EV Level2 Ports56124
EV Dc Fast Ports3646
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, UNIVERSAL, EVGATEWAYChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsGrand PrairieCarrollton
Population201,883133,740
Population Density2,543.43,652.8
Population Growth 5yr4.8%-1.5%
Median Age34.439.2
% Under 1826.8%19.6%
% Age 18–249.5%8.3%
% Age 25–3414.5%15.5%
% Age 35–4414%15.9%
% Age 45–5413.1%14%
% Age 55–6411.1%13%
% Age 65+11%13.7%
Avg Household Size2.952.56
% Family Households71.4%67.4%
% Homeownership58.7%58.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.7%88.5%
% Bachelor's Or Higher30%45.2%
% Graduate Degree9.3%16%
% White26%46.6%
% Black25.4%9%
% Asian7%17.8%
% South Asian0.9%4.5%
% Hispanic Latino46.6%32.3%
% Native American0.9%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0.3%
% Two Or More Races21.2%17.4%
% Other Race19.4%8.3%
% Foreign Born24.9%28%
% Moved Last Year12.7%10.8%
% Renters41.3%41.5%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr87.3%89.2%
% From Out Of State1.5%1.5%
% From Different County4.6%4.1%
% From Abroad1%1.1%
% Families With Kids37.7%29.2%
% Married Couples50.5%52.3%
% Single Parent8.4%5%
% Living Alone24%26.2%
% Seniors Living Alone6.9%7.3%
% With Broadband93%95.6%
% With Computer97.2%98.6%
% Male49.2%49.6%
% Female50.8%50.4%
Total Households68,40651,995