Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Brass Bean Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) B
Uptown Theater at Grand Prairie
Theatre Arts
Splash Factory Outdoor Water Playground
Water Park
Gopher-Warrior Bowl
Stadium
QuikTrip Park
Stadium
Texas Trust CU Theatre
Theatre Arts
Epic Waters
Water Park
Bolder Adventure Park
Theme Park
Food and Drink (72) A-
Don Juan's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Jimmy's Seafood
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Pizza Patrón
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sook's Chicken
Fast Food
Golden Chick
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Little Indian Athletic Club
Bar
Braum's
Fast Food
Fitness (9) B
Charley Taylor Recreation Center
Community Centre
Women's Building
Community Centre
Veterans Park Event Center
Community Centre
Shotwell Life Center
Community Centre
Dalworth Recreation Centre
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (19) C-
El Rio Grande Supermarket
Grocery Store
Southern Maid Donuts
Bakery
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Saver's Cost Plus
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Nature's Own Discount Bakery Store
Bakery
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hong Kong Marketplace
Grocery Store
Fiesta Mart
Grocery Store
Parks (68) A+
Charley Taylor Park Playground
Playground
Market Square
Park
Charley Taylor Park
Park
Turner Park Playground
Playground
Turner Park
Park
City Hall Plaza
Park
Bowie Elementary Playground
Playground
Colgate Street Park
Park
Jennifer McFalls Park East
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Hill Street Park
Park
Jennifer McFalls Park
Park
McFalls Playground
Playground
Hendrix Park
Park
Bowles Park
Park
Nance-James Park
Park
Bowles Playground
Playground
Nance-James Playground
Playground
C.P. Waggoner Playground
Playground
Holland Street Park
Park
C.P. Waggoner Park
Park
Sam Houston Athletic Field
Park
Live Oak Park
Park
Mountain Creek Lake Park
Park
Tyre Park
Park
Shops (67) A+
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Topline Warehouse Store
Discount Store
G-Will Barber Shop
Hairdresser
ABC Fashions
Clothing
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Grand Prairie ACE Hardware
Home Improvement
Legendz Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio
Beauty
Center Street Barbers
Hairdresser
Shell
Convenience Store
FastFuels
Convenience Store
Texaco
Convenience Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
One Star Stop Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Elegance Beauty Salon
Beauty
Shell
Convenience Store
Bonita Food Mart
Convenience Store
GP Food Mart
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
RaceTrac
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Corner Store
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Grand Prairie.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Grand Prairie is 104/100 - which is 12% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A+
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crime B

Grand Prairie crime rates are 2,091 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,888 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
203 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment B

The median income in Grand Prairie is $69,171 - which is 26% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$69,171
C+
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
C-
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health A-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (32)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Jefferson Dental Clinic
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South Texas Dental
Dentist
Grand Prairie Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
City Hospital Emergency Care Center
Clinic
E. Carlyle Smith, Jr. Health Center
Clinic
Methodist Family Health Center - Grand Prairie
Doctor
Grand Prairie Fire Station No. 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Texas General Hospital
Hospital
Grand Prairie Public Safety Building
Police
Grand Prairie Family Dental
Dentist
Greenhouse Treatment Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Grand Prairie home prices are $174,300 - which is 22% higher than Texas
Home Price
$174,300
C+
Home Appreciation Rate
24%
A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools C+

The Grand Prairie graduation rate is 75% - which is 3% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
75%
D
Elementary Schools (56) A+
Uplift Education - Uplift Grand Preparatory
Uplift Lee Secondary At Uplift Grand
Uplift Grand Secondary
Robert E Lee El
Uplift Lee
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
Calvary Baptist School
William B Travis World Language Academy
James Bowie El
Stephen F Austin El
Immaculate Conception School
Harmony Science Academy - Grand Prairie
John Adams Middle
Crosswinds H S
Juan N Seguin El
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Hobbs Williams El
Ywla At Bill Arnold
Hector P Garcia El
Golden Rule Grand Prairie
International Newcomer Institute
James Fannin Middle
David Daniels El Academy Of Science & Math
Ellen Ochoa Stem Academy At Ben Miliam El
Dwight D Eisenhower El
High Schools (16) A+
Uplift Grand H S
Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
Grand Prairie H S
Crosswinds H S
Grand Prairie Collegiate Institute
Ywla At Bill Arnold
International Newcomer Institute
James Fannin Middle
Ymla At John F Kennedy Middle
Advantage Academy
Lyndon B Johnson Daep
John A Dubiski Career H S
South Grand Prairie H S
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ratings A

Grand Prairie has an overall rating of 81% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes
B
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Grand Prairie Area Facts

  • Grand Prairie has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Grand Prairie crime rates are 23% lower than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in Grand Prairie is 12% higher than the Texas average
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Grand Prairie Reviews

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Centrally located with great City management 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 05, 2022) If you love food, personal space, light traffic and a central location, Grand Prairie is the place to be. This city has come a long way over the years and, as a real estate agent, I recognize how lucky I was to have purchased before the market started (exponentially) increasing. ...Read More
Our property taxes are high (Dallas County and GP schools) and our homeowners insurance isn't exactly low but we are here to stay.
The City's Mayor and supporting management are amazing. One of my neighbor's trees fell and landed halfway in the road. A street crew arrived within 15 minutes and took care of business. Economic development has been amazing over the past few years. They are focusing on family and friends with Epic...it's working.
Despite the occasional ambulance or fire truck, this city is not loud. Read Less
Grand Prairie, TX - The Little City on the Praire! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 31, 2010) Grand Prairie, TX was one of a few stops on a business trip to Texas in 2009. I found Grand Prairie to be a little more than I expected but still nothing "over-the-top". Grand Prairie does a nice job at provided a clean and friendly downtown environment with emphasis on restauran ...Read More ts and shopping.

There are not really any major attractions in Grand Prairie. The downtown city area of Grand Prairie is well designed and has a modern feel. I was impressed by the overall design and cleanliness. I enjoyed a nice afternoon visiting a local restaurant; the majority of the food in Grand Prairie seems to have a Spanish influence. Afterwards I enjoyed walking up and down the main boulevard area and browsing through the many smaller shops and some larger ones as well!

Shopping is decent if you enjoy smaller local establishments but you won't find any huge malls! The community seems nice enough but the overall area around Grand Prairie feels to spaced apart and baron. The nightlife is practically non-existent. I would recommend stopping downtown for a bite to eat or maybe to browse the antique shops! Read Less
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      Grand Prairie, TX

      Grand Prairie, Texas is divided among Dallas County, Tarrant County and Ellis County. It is part of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. The population of Grand Prairie is around 115,000 individuals. This city has been in Texas since 1863. It has large Civil War history, and it is even home to the first U.S. post office. Grand Prairie has so much to offer to anyone looking to move here.

      Grand Prairie sits right in between Dallas and Fort Worth. It is actually a neighborhood in itself of both of these larger cities. It is important to understand also that the climate in this city is hot and humid. There is also a chance of strong storms throughout the summer which could potentially be damaging. With this in mind, home insurance costs may be more expensive.

      The cost of housing is much lower than the national average. It is also lower than the cost of housing in the surrounding cities of Grand Prairie. The average price of a house in this town is around $130,000. The average price of a rental in this town is around $1,100. These prices are similar to other cities that are around the same size, but overall, are inexpensive compared to the rest of the country.

      The cost of utilities is right around the same as it is in the rest of the country in Grand Prairie. This may be primarily due to the fact that air conditioner will run much more in hot and humid summers. It is slightly more than it is found in the rest of Texas as well. Transportation costs are much more expensive in this area, however.

      Transportation costs are much higher as it only applies to gas prices. There are no public transportation offerings available. The city declined a partnership with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System. There are, however, airports in the area at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport that offers both domestic and international flights.

      As mentioned, Grand Prairie is a short commute to both Fort Worth and Dallas. Both of these cities are full of entertainment options. There are also entertainment options in Grand Prairie itself. These include Lone Star Park and GPX Skate Park, each with their own sporting competitions to see. There is also the Verizon Theatre where many individuals are able to see concerts or other large-scale events.

      Grand Prairie is a city situated between two of the largest cities in Texas. Despite this, the city has its own ability to be accommodating to families looking to move here. It offers great housing prices and great neighborhoods to allow you and your family to be safe. There is plenty to keep you busy upon moving here as well.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Grand Prairie? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Charley Taylor Park Playground
      Market Square
      Charley Taylor Park
      Turner Park Playground
      Turner Park
      City Hall Plaza
      Bowie Elementary Playground
      Colgate Street Park

      Entertainment

      Uptown Theater at Grand Prairie
      Splash Factory Outdoor Water Playground
      Gopher-Warrior Bowl
      QuikTrip Park
      Texas Trust CU Theatre
      Epic Waters
      Bolder Adventure Park

      Food & Drink

      Don Juan's
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Schlotzsky's
      Church's Chicken
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Jack in the Box

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Grand Prairie? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Grand Prairie.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Grand Prairie a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Texas General Hospital
      Greenhouse Treatment Center
      Baylor Scott & White Emergency Hospital - Grand Prairie

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Tom Thumb Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Methodist Family Health Center - Grand Prairie