Here's what it costs to live in Grand Prairie, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,470 per month, while the typical home is valued around $272,200. Households earn a median of $78,889 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 44. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$78,889
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,470
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$272,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
198,564
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.5 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
44.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Grand Prairie?
The cost of living index for Grand Prairie is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Grand Prairie?
The median gross rent in Grand Prairie is $1,470 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Grand Prairie?
The median household income in Grand Prairie is $78,889 per year.
What is the median home value in Grand Prairie?
The median home value in Grand Prairie is $272,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Grand Prairie?
Grand Prairie has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Grand Prairie?
Texas has no state income tax on wages and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology