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Grand Prairie, TX

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Grand Prairie, TX

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 68
Population198,564
Foreign Born13.9%
Population Density2,593people per mi²
Median Age33.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

114/100

14% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Grand Prairie, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$44k
Comfortable $53k$78k
Luxury $126k+$195k+
Elite (Top 5%) $148k+$230k+
Affordability Ratio

101%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean84%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
35
Positive
40
Poor
11
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

5.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

10.3mi

Airport

DFW — DFW Airport Department of Public Safety Headquarters

8.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Fort Worth, TX

19.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf6Nearest 5.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.9 mi
Marina6Nearest 6.3 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink2Nearest 5.1 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 2.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$79k+3.0%
5% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$556k
15% below US avg
College Educated
29.1%
17% below US avg
WFH
11.2%
22% below US avg
Homeownership
57.9%
11% below US avg
Median Home
$272k
3% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 64% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−19.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−13.1%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents36% below state avg
Robbery
0.13 / 1k Residents75% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.65 / 1k Residents31% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−25.1%
Burglary
1.19 / 1k Residents51% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.09 / 1k Residents21% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.92 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+19Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Grand Prairie, Texas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season273 days346 frost-free
Annual Rainfall51.5"
Elevation525 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor12 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,593/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Weak20 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 325 mi · coast 239 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$973.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityArlington394k people are 6.5 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW8.6 mi away
Distance to State Capital177 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison2.5 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T09:52:22.000Z

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