Grand Prairie, TX

Grand Prairie TX scores 71/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 31% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 69 (100 = avg); violent crime index 55; property crime index 83. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Grand Prairie. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Grand Prairie is about $1,629/month (on the high side). At $1,629/month for a typical unit, you need about $58,644+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $295,500.

Median household income is $81,619, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($81,619) clears the $58,644 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 78°F (highs near 84°F, lows near 71°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Hazard indexes (100 ≈ typical U.S.): weather hazard index 140. Ask insurers for a quote on the ZIP you want. Deductibles can move your monthly cost as much as a $50–$100 rent difference.

Who tends to thrive in Grand Prairie: (1) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (2) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 71/100) (3) Households earning $58,644+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,629/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Grand Prairie who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,629/month (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Grand Prairie does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $58,644 household income for $1,629/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Grand Prairie holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 71/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,629/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.