Neighborhood in Grand Prairie, Dallas County
Living in Northwest Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie
7th of 10areas in Grand Prairie
Overall score 28 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Grand Prairie overall: D
Northwest Grand Prairie covers part of Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on internet access and worst on health.
- Health scores low (19 of 100)
- Home ownership scores low (19 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.8 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.9 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 8,640
- Median rent
- $1,650
- Median home value
- $280,000
- Household income
- $71,400
- Average commute
- 27 min
- Homes owned
- 26%
What it's like to live in Northwest Grand Prairie
Northwest Grand Prairie is an area in Grand Prairie with about 8,600 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly rented (74% of homes) and 28% of households with children.
It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 10 areas in Grand Prairie, which grades D overall.
Pros of living in Northwest Grand Prairie
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
Cons of living in Northwest Grand Prairie
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Northwest Grand Prairie report card
Each grade compares Northwest 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 D+
Median rent $1,650, homes cost 3.9x income.
30 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $71,400, 2.8% unemployed.
49 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C
Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.
40 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.
57 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C-
Average commute 27 min, 13% work from home.
36 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C+
36% have a bachelor’s degree.
51 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
18% of adults uninsured.
19 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D
26% of homes owner-occupied.
19 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
95% of homes have broadband.
60 of 100 vs TX areas
Northwest Grand Prairie compared with Grand Prairie
Better than Grand Prairie
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 36%6 points higher than Grand Prairie (30%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 18%5 points lower than Grand Prairie (22%)
- People below the poverty line: 8.3%4 points lower than Grand Prairie (12%)
Worse than Grand Prairie
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 26%33 points lower than Grand Prairie (59%)
- Median household income: $71,40013% lower than Grand Prairie ($81,619)
- Home value to income: 3.9x8% higher than Grand Prairie (3.6x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CFarrell ElementaryElementary, Arlington ISD0.4 mi
- BSallye R Moore College & Career PreparatoryMiddle, Grand Prairie ISD1.6 mi
- BBowie High SchoolHigh, Arlington ISD1.8 mi
Cost of living in Northwest Grand Prairie
Median rent in Northwest Grand Prairie is $1,650 a month, about the same as the Grand Prairie median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $280,000, 5% lower than the Grand Prairie median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,950 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Grand Prairie | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Grand Prairie | $1,650 | $1,629 | $1,403 |
| Median home value5% lower than Grand Prairie | $280,000 | $295,500 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income8% higher than Grand Prairie | 3.9x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Grand Prairie | 62% | 59% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them33 points lower than Grand Prairie | 26% | 59% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points higher than Grand Prairie | 6.9% | 4.8% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Grand Prairie | 1999 | 1992 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,533
- Property tax
- $418
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,650
Based on a $280,000 home in Northwest 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
| Measure | Here | Grand Prairie | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income13% lower than Grand Prairie | $71,400 | $81,619 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Grand Prairie | 2.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line4 points lower than Grand Prairie | 8.3% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Grand Prairie | 36% | 30% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Grand Prairie | 27 min | 28 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Grand Prairie | 13% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Grand Prairie | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Grand Prairie | 95% | 93% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesLow
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in Northwest Grand Prairie
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
- 8D-North Grand PrairieMedian rent $1,530
- 9D-Indian HillsMedian rent $1,270
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C-North MesquiteMesquite
- D+East Fort WorthFort Worth
- CSouthwest side of North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills
Questions about Northwest Grand Prairie
Is Northwest Grand Prairie a good place to live?
Northwest Grand Prairie covers part of Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 8,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on internet access and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Northwest Grand Prairie?
Median rent in Northwest Grand Prairie is $1,650 a month, about the same as the Grand Prairie median. The median home is worth $280,000, 5% lower than the Grand Prairie median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Grand Prairie.
What schools serve Northwest Grand Prairie?
The closest rated public schools are Farrell Elementary (elementary, rated C), Sallye R Moore College & Career Preparatory (middle, rated B) and Bowie High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 6 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.