Neighborhood in Grand Prairie, Dallas County

Living in North Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie

D-

8th of 10areas in Grand Prairie
Overall score 15 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Grand Prairie overall: D

North Grand Prairie covers part of Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 58,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on health.

  • Health scores low (12 of 100)
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
58,340
Median rent
$1,530
Median home value
$247,000
Household income
$73,600
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in North Grand Prairie

North Grand Prairie is an area in Grand Prairie with about 58,300 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for North Grand Prairie is D-. That puts it 8th of 10 areas we grade in Grand Prairie, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in North Grand Prairie

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

Cons of living in North Grand Prairie

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 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.

North Grand Prairie report card

Each grade compares North 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 $1,530, homes cost 3.4x income.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $73,600, 5.0% unemployed.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    22 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.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 26 min, 10% work from home.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    26% of adults uninsured.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    91% of homes have broadband.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

North Grand Prairie compared with Grand Prairie

Better than Grand Prairie

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 55%4 points lower than Grand Prairie (59%)
  • Average commute: 26 min8% lower than Grand Prairie (28 min)
  • Home value to income: 3.4x7% lower than Grand Prairie (3.6x)

Worse than Grand Prairie

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 43%15 points lower than Grand Prairie (59%)
  • Median household income: $73,60010% lower than Grand Prairie ($81,619)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%4 points lower than Grand Prairie (30%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CStephen F Austin Environmental Science AcademyElementary, Grand Prairie ISD0.8 mi
  • DDigital Arts & Technology Academy at Adams MiddleMiddle, Grand Prairie ISD0.5 mi
  • CGrand Prairie High SchoolHigh, Grand Prairie ISD1.3 mi

Cost of living in North Grand Prairie

Median rent in North Grand Prairie is $1,530 a month, 6% lower than the Grand Prairie median. A household would need about $61,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $247,000, 16% lower than the Grand Prairie median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,653 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGrand PrairieTexas
Median rent6% lower than Grand Prairie$1,530$1,629$1,403
Median home value16% lower than Grand Prairie$247,000$295,500$283,800
Home value to income7% lower than Grand Prairie3.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Grand Prairie55%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points lower than Grand Prairie43%59%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Grand Prairie4.7%4.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Grand Prairie198519921992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,653
Mortgage payment
$1,352
Property tax
$301
Median rent, for comparison
$1,530

Based on a $247,000 home in North 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 income10% lower than Grand Prairie$73,600$81,619$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Grand Prairie5.0%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Grand Prairie13%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Grand Prairie26%30%34%
Average commute8% lower than Grand Prairie26 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Grand Prairie10%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Grand Prairie1.0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Grand Prairie91%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 North Grand Prairie

Under 1824%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6436%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White17%
Hispanic or Latino48%
Black26%
Asian4.7%
Other or more than one race3.1%

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. 6C-Central Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,980
  7. 7D+Northwest Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,650
  8. 9D-Indian HillsMedian rent $1,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-South Fort WorthFort Worth
  2. D-Central LancasterLancaster
  3. FWest Fort WorthFort Worth

Questions about North Grand Prairie

Is North Grand Prairie a good place to live?

North Grand Prairie covers part of Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 58,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th 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 North Grand Prairie?

Renters in North Grand Prairie pay a median of $1,530 a month, 6% lower than the Grand Prairie median. The median home is worth $247,000, 16% lower than the Grand Prairie median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Grand Prairie.

What schools serve North Grand Prairie?

The closest rated public schools are Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy (elementary, rated C), Digital Arts & Technology Academy at Adams Middle (middle, rated D) and Grand Prairie High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 36 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.