Here's what it costs to live in Grand Prairie, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,629 per month, while the typical home is valued around $295,500. Households earn a median of $81,619 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 55. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$81,619
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,629
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$295,500
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
201,883
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
55.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,653
Per month
Avg Home Value
$311,300
Census ACS
January Avg
47°F
July Avg
86°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
46.2
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
81.5%
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 $1,629 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 $81,619 per year.
What is the median home value in Grand Prairie?
The median home value in Grand Prairie is $295,500 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 55.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Grand Prairie?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
