Grand Prairie, Texas

Population 181,791

Grand Prairie is located in Dallas County, TX. The population is 181,791, making Grand Prairie the 4th largest city in Dallas County.

There are 57 public schools in Grand Prairie with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Grand Prairie is low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Grand Prairie is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Grand Prairie property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Grand Prairie include Arlington, Duncanville and Cedar Hill.

Grand Prairie Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 24%

Crime Rate

6.69% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 255
  • Violent Crimes: 217
  • Robbery: 69
  • Burglary: 256
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

99.59% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Grand Prairie
  • 0.06 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

470 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 41
  • Superfunds: 18
  • Tanks & Spills: 409

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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57 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 57 K-12 public schools in Grand Prairie, TX and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Grand Prairie's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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1 Registered Offender search the registered offender database

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593 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Grand Prairie, TX issued 593 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 593 permits, 394 were issued for single family homes and 199 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Grand Prairie, TX issued 472 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 472 permits, 400 were issued for single family homes and 72 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,036
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,147
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,363
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,782
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,266

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Environmental Hazards

470 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Grand Prairie, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Grand Prairie, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Grand Prairie, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 46.25°
  • February 50.72°
  • March 59.08°
  • April 66.47°
  • May 74.12°
  • June 84°
  • July 86°
  • August 86.94°
  • September 77.45°
  • October 66.78°
  • November 58.18°
  • December 45.18°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Grand Prairie, TX

Earthquakes
Grand Prairie, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Grand Prairie, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Grand Prairie, TX has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Grand Prairie, TX has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Grand Prairie, TX: $62,391

Unemployment

Unemployment in Grand Prairie is 4.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.66%
White Collar - 54.34%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Joe Barton
  • Eddie Bernice Johnson
  • Marc Veasey

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

35 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

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