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Grand Prairie

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
  • 561 reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B+
  12. Commute
    B-
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Grand Prairie is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 188,664. Grand Prairie is in Dallas County. Living in Grand Prairie offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Grand Prairie there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Grand Prairie and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Grand Prairie are above average.
About Grand Prairie...
Population
188,664

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$139,600
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$989
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    37%
  • Own
    63%
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Grand Prairie Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    135.1
    282.7
  • Murder
    1
    6.1
  • Rape
    70.4
    40.7
  • Robbery
    90
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    301.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,877.9
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    256.1
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    10%
  • 65+ years
    8%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    20%
    13%

Working in Grand Prairie

Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$62,589
National
$55,322
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Grand Prairie Reviews

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A small town country feel. There are fun things for the children; like the ne.w Epic waters. A recreation center for seniors which includes; indoor track, and pool. There are beautiful parks and walking tracks. The farmer's market is located in the small, but beautiful town of Grand Prairie. Joe Pool lake is another park that is a location where families can have loads of fun; swimming, hiking, grilling, fishing, etc. It's all about family! We could use a few more restaurants in our city.
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I really enjoy all of the activities close to Grand Prairie! C.P. Waggoner Park is great and Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, GlobeLife Arena, and AT&T stadium are all within a few minutes drive. It's encouraging to see all of the small improvements the city is making, it seems like every other week work is being done on roads, parks, and schools among many others.
Grand Prairie is a city that that is experiencing growth, with plenty of homes being built to accommodate for the increasing population. The city has a number of attractions for recreational fun. Some of these attractions include Lone Star Park where every season horse racing is held, and the Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie, where it holds concerts every year by contemporary artists, in addition to Broadway shows! The people in the city are very friendly and helpful. Crimes such as shootings and robberies are relatively uncommon. The commute to Dallas or Fort Worth is usually only around 25 to 30 minutes. The air and water is clean and litter is minimal. Grand Prairie's public education has a high standard within the country, with International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs being offered in most schools. Overall, Grand Prairie is a great place to live for both young single people and families alike!