Grand Prairie

    Grand Prairie is conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth with easy access to the rest of the Dallas Region. The city attracts young professionals, growing families, and seniors alike. Family friendly attractions include Lake Joe Pool, beaches and campsites, horse racing, an extreme skate park, live performance venues, a nationally ranked Farmers Market, Texas-sized flea market, outlet shopping and more. Residents age 50+ find friends and fun at the award-winning Summit Active Adult Center. Then next door, all ages will enjoy the Epic “life changing mega-center” and Epic Waters Year-round Indoor Waterpark.

    Population

    207,186

    Average Monthly Rent

    $1,706

    Average Home Price

    $300,389

    2024
    Population 207186
    Households 68849
    Median Age 34.5
    Median Household Income 79577
    2024 Percent
    White Alone 40387 20.5%
    Black Alone 44839 22.7%
    American Indian Alone 361 0.2%
    Asian Alone 13202 6.7%
    Some Other Race Alone 699 0.4%
    Two or More Races 4312 2.2%
    Hispanic Origin (any race) 93346 47.3%
    2024
    TOTAL 123309
    Less Than 9th Grade 10.1%
    9th-12th Grade - No Diploma 8.6%
    High School Graduate 19.7%
    GED/ Alternative Credential 5.1%
    Some College - No Degree 19.7%
    Associate Degree 8.5%
    Bachelor's Degree 18.3%
    Graduate/ Professional Degree 1.1%

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