Neighborhood in Grand Prairie, Dallas County

Living in Central Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie

C-

6th of 10areas in Grand Prairie
Overall score 38 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Grand Prairie overall: D

Central Grand Prairie covers part of Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 30,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

  • Lots of parks
  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library1.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
30,690
Median rent
$1,980
Median home value
$319,000
Household income
$103,100
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
70%
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What it's like to live in Central Grand Prairie

Central Grand Prairie is an area in Grand Prairie with about 30,700 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (70%) and 39% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Grand Prairie is C-. That puts it 6th of 10 areas we grade in Grand Prairie, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Central Grand Prairie

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Grand Prairie

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,980, 22% higher than the Grand Prairie median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Grand Prairie report card

Each grade compares Central Grand Prairie with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,980, homes cost 3.1x income.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $103,100, 5.0% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 202 violent crimes per 100k, 1,331 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 29 min, 12% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    70% of homes owner-occupied.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Grand Prairie compared with Grand Prairie

Better than Grand Prairie

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 70%11 points higher than Grand Prairie (59%)
  • Median household income: $103,10026% higher than Grand Prairie ($81,619)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 16%6 points lower than Grand Prairie (22%)

Worse than Grand Prairie

  • Median rent: $1,98022% higher than Grand Prairie ($1,629)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 63%4 points higher than Grand Prairie (59%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BSallye R Moore College & Career PreparatoryElementary, Grand Prairie ISD0.8 mi
  • BSallye R Moore College & Career PreparatoryMiddle, Grand Prairie ISD0.8 mi
  • BSouth Grand Prairie High SchoolHigh, Grand Prairie ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Central Grand Prairie

Median rent in Central Grand Prairie is $1,980 a month, 22% higher than the Grand Prairie median. A household would need about $79,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $319,000, 8% higher than the Grand Prairie median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,214 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGrand PrairieTexas
Median rent22% higher than Grand Prairie$1,980$1,629$1,403
Median home value8% higher than Grand Prairie$319,000$295,500$283,800
Home value to income15% lower than Grand Prairie3.1x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Grand Prairie63%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Grand Prairie70%59%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Grand Prairie5.5%4.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Grand Prairie199719921992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,214
Mortgage payment
$1,746
Property tax
$468
Median rent, for comparison
$1,980

Based on a $319,000 home in Central Grand Prairie, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereGrand PrairieTexas
Median household income26% higher than Grand Prairie$103,100$81,619$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Grand Prairie5.0%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Grand Prairie8.3%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Grand Prairie35%30%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Grand Prairie29 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Grand Prairie12%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Grand Prairie1.6%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Grand Prairie96%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Grand Prairie

Under 1826%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6438%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White18%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black34%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race3.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Grand Prairie

  1. 1A-West Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,700
  2. 2A-South Grand PrairieMedian rent $2,090
  3. 3B-Lake Port VillageMedian rent $2,050
  4. 4C+Southwest Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,840
  5. 5CNorth Westchester MeadowsMedian rent $1,790
  6. 7D+Northwest Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,650
  7. 8D-North Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,530
  8. 9D-Indian HillsMedian rent $1,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C-South ConroeConroe
  2. CNortheast BurlesonBurleson
  3. C-Swenson FarmsPflugerville

Questions about Central Grand Prairie

Is Central Grand Prairie a good place to live?

Central Grand Prairie covers part of Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 30,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Central Grand Prairie?

Renters in Central Grand Prairie pay a median of $1,980 a month, 22% higher than the Grand Prairie median. The median home is worth $319,000, 8% higher than the Grand Prairie median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Grand Prairie.

What schools serve Central Grand Prairie?

The closest rated public schools are Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory (elementary, rated B), Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory (middle, rated B) and South Grand Prairie High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 14 Census block groups in this part of Grand Prairie that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.