Neighborhood in Grand Prairie, Dallas County

Living in North Westchester Meadows, Grand Prairie

C

5th of 10areas in Grand Prairie
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Grand Prairie overall: D

North Westchester Meadows is a neighborhood in Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 19,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Heat wave risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
19,260
Median rent
$1,790
Median home value
$341,000
Household income
$106,400
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in North Westchester Meadows

North Westchester Meadows is a neighborhood in Grand Prairie with about 19,300 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 32% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 10 areas in Grand Prairie, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in North Westchester Meadows

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $106,400, 30% higher than the Grand Prairie median.

Cons of living in North Westchester Meadows

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

North Westchester Meadows report card

Each grade compares North Westchester Meadows 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 $1,790, homes cost 3.2x income.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $106,400, 4.8% unemployed.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 78 of 100 on the state rating.

    36 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.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 17% work from home.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    39% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    15% of adults uninsured.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

North Westchester Meadows compared with Grand Prairie

Better than Grand Prairie

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%17 points higher than Grand Prairie (59%)
  • Median household income: $106,40030% higher than Grand Prairie ($81,619)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 47%12 points lower than Grand Prairie (59%)

Worse than Grand Prairie

  • Median rent: $1,79010% higher than Grand Prairie ($1,629)
  • Average commute: 29 min5% higher than Grand Prairie (28 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CGarner Fine Arts AcademyElementary, Grand Prairie ISD0.4 mi
  • CRonald W Reagan MiddleMiddle, Grand Prairie ISD0.8 mi
  • BSouth Grand Prairie High SchoolHigh, Grand Prairie ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in North Westchester Meadows

Median rent in North Westchester Meadows is $1,790 a month, 10% higher than the Grand Prairie median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $341,000, 15% higher than the Grand Prairie median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,358 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGrand PrairieTexas
Median rent10% higher than Grand Prairie$1,790$1,629$1,403
Median home value15% higher than Grand Prairie$341,000$295,500$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than Grand Prairie3.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Grand Prairie47%59%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Grand Prairie76%59%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Grand Prairie4.3%4.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Grand Prairie199519921992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,358
Mortgage payment
$1,867
Property tax
$492
Median rent, for comparison
$1,790

Based on a $341,000 home in North Westchester Meadows, 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 income30% higher than Grand Prairie$106,400$81,619$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Grand Prairie4.8%5.2%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Grand Prairie8.5%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than Grand Prairie39%30%34%
Average commute5% higher than Grand Prairie29 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Grand Prairie17%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Grand Prairie0.3%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Grand Prairie98%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in North Westchester Meadows

Under 1824%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6442%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White23%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black28%
Asian8.9%
Other or more than one race2.2%

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. 6C-Central Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,980
  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-Northwest Fort WorthFort Worth
  2. CCentral RowlettRowlett
  3. CCentral KyleKyle

Questions about North Westchester Meadows

Is North Westchester Meadows a good place to live?

North Westchester Meadows is a neighborhood in Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 19,300 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in North Westchester Meadows?

Median rent in North Westchester Meadows is $1,790 a month, 10% higher than the Grand Prairie median. The median home is worth $341,000, 15% higher than the Grand Prairie median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Grand Prairie.

What schools serve North Westchester Meadows?

The closest rated public schools are Garner Fine Arts Academy (elementary, rated C), Ronald W Reagan Middle (middle, rated C) and South Grand Prairie High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 8 Census block groups closest to the North Westchester Meadows 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.