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TX area data

Grand prairie, TX

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Grand prairie.

Population: 183,051 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grand prairie, TX is $284,060 — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $261,167 after a median 61 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,519/month. 57 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$284,060

Median home value

-1.2%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$284,060
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
-3.8%
5-year appreciation
+16.0%
10-year appreciation
+104.6%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$304,236
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$261,167
Median list price
$295,967
Median price per sqft
$173
1-year sale-price change
-13.9%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
306
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
-0.8%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
114

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,519/mo
1-year rent change
+0.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,497/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,557/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,823/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,323/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,937/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
57
Elementary schools
36
Middle schools
8
High schools
10
Charter schools
14
School districts serving the area
UPLIFT EDUCATION, HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS, ARLINGTON ISD
Schools include
UPLIFT EDUCATION - UPLIFT GRAND PREPARATORY, UPLIFT GRAND SECONDARY, UPLIFT GRAND H S, HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - GRAND PRAIRIE, LARSON EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Very High · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A04
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 49% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Delfasco Forge (2.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
122
Days with Moderate air quality
216
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
172

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
305,740
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
242,991

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
151
Nearest airport
Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
51
Hospitals include
PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM, CHILDRENS MEDICAL CTR OF DALLAS, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-6,408 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
24.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,023
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
75.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,656,248
Average weekly wage
$1,678
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,253

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Grand prairieState medianUS median
Median home value$284,060$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$261,167$285,000$325,000
Median days on market61 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,519/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,023$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Grand prairie, TX?
$284,060.
What is the median sale price in Grand prairie, TX?
$261,167.
How long do homes take to sell in Grand prairie, TX?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Grand prairie, TX?
Typical rent: $1,519/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grand prairie, TX?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Grand prairie, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A04; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Grand prairie, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 49% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grand prairie, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grand prairie, TX?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Delfasco Forge, 2.4 mi.
How many schools serve Grand prairie, TX?
57 schools (36 elementary, 8 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Grand prairie, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 5.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Grand prairie, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Grand prairie, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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