Neighborhood in Grand Prairie, Dallas County
Living in Indian Hills, Grand Prairie
9th of 10areas in Grand Prairie
Overall score 10 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Grand Prairie overall: D
Indian Hills is a neighborhood in Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 25,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (17 of 100)
- Education levels scores low (5 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 24,980
- Median rent
- $1,270
- Median home value
- $214,000
- Household income
- $61,500
- Average commute
- 26 min
- Homes owned
- 50%
What it's like to live in Indian Hills
Indian Hills is a neighborhood in Grand Prairie with about 25,000 residents, homes built around 1966, a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.
It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 10 areas in Grand Prairie, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in Indian Hills
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,270, 22% lower than the Grand Prairie median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Indian Hills
- Higher poverty. 23% of residents live below the poverty line, against 12% across Grand Prairie.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Indian Hills report card
Each grade compares Indian Hills 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 $1,270, homes cost 3.5x income.
46 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D
Median household income $61,500, 6.2% unemployed.
17 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.
21 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 202 violent crimes per 100k, 1,331 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
60 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C+
Average commute 26 min, 7.8% work from home.
54 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade F
10% have a bachelor’s degree.
5 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
34% of adults uninsured.
4 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
50% of homes owner-occupied.
25 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D+
85% of homes have broadband.
24 of 100 vs TX areas
Indian Hills compared with Grand Prairie
Better than Grand Prairie
- Median rent: $1,27022% lower than Grand Prairie ($1,629)
- Average commute: 26 min7% lower than Grand Prairie (28 min)
- Home value to income: 3.5x4% lower than Grand Prairie (3.6x)
Worse than Grand Prairie
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 10%20 points lower than Grand Prairie (30%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 34%12 points higher than Grand Prairie (22%)
- People below the poverty line: 23%11 points higher than Grand Prairie (12%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BJuan N Seguin ElementaryElementary, Grand Prairie ISD0.1 mi
- FBill Arnold MiddleMiddle, Grand Prairie ISD0.7 mi
- AYoung Women's Leadership Academy High SchoolHigh, Grand Prairie ISD1 mi
Cost of living in Indian Hills
Median rent in Indian Hills is $1,270 a month, 22% lower than the Grand Prairie median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $214,000, 28% lower than the Grand Prairie median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,435 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Grand Prairie | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent22% lower than Grand Prairie | $1,270 | $1,629 | $1,403 |
| Median home value28% lower than Grand Prairie | $214,000 | $295,500 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income4% lower than Grand Prairie | 3.5x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Grand Prairie | 61% | 59% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Grand Prairie | 50% | 59% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points higher than Grand Prairie | 8.6% | 4.8% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Grand Prairie | 1966 | 1992 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,171
- Property tax
- $264
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,270
Based on a $214,000 home in Indian Hills, 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
| Measure | Here | Grand Prairie | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income25% lower than Grand Prairie | $61,500 | $81,619 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points higher than Grand Prairie | 6.2% | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line11 points higher than Grand Prairie | 23% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Grand Prairie | 10% | 30% | 34% |
| Average commute7% lower than Grand Prairie | 26 min | 28 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points lower than Grand Prairie | 7.8% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Grand Prairie | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than Grand Prairie | 85% | 93% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesHigh
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Indian Hills
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Grand Prairie
- 1A-West Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,700
- 2A-South Grand PrairieMedian rent $2,090
- 3B-Lake Port VillageMedian rent $2,050
- 4C+Southwest Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,840
- 5CNorth Westchester MeadowsMedian rent $1,790
- 6C-Central Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,980
- 7D+Northwest Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,650
- 8D-North Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,530
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D-Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic DistrictFort Worth
- DCentral ConroeConroe
- FEast ArlingtonArlington
Questions about Indian Hills
Is Indian Hills a good place to live?
Indian Hills is a neighborhood in Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 25,000 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Indian Hills?
Median rent in Indian Hills is $1,270 a month, 22% lower than the Grand Prairie median. The median home is worth $214,000, 28% lower than the Grand Prairie median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Grand Prairie.
What schools serve Indian Hills?
The closest rated public schools are Juan N Seguin Elementary (elementary, rated B), Bill Arnold Middle (middle, rated F) and Young Women's Leadership Academy High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 15 Census block groups closest to the Indian Hills name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.