Neighborhood in Grand Prairie, Dallas County
Living in South Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie
2nd of 10areas in Grand Prairie
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Grand Prairie overall: D
South Grand Prairie covers part of Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 23,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.
- Top-rated schools
- Errands and things to do scores low (19 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (18 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 2.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.6 mi |
| Park | 0.6 mi |
| Cafe | 1.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 1.3 mi |
| Gym | 2.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.8 mi |
| Childcare | 0.8 mi |
| Library | 4.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 23,940
- Median rent
- $2,090
- Median home value
- $471,000
- Household income
- $158,500
- Average commute
- 32 min
- Homes owned
- 90%
What it's like to live in South Grand Prairie
South Grand Prairie is an area in Grand Prairie with about 23,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly owner-occupied (90%) and 52% of households with children.
Our grade for South Grand Prairie is A-. That puts it 2nd of 10 areas we grade in Grand Prairie, a city that gets a D overall.
Pros of living in South Grand Prairie
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $158,500, 94% higher than the Grand Prairie median.
- Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
Cons of living in South Grand Prairie
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,090, 28% higher than the Grand Prairie median.
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 28 for Grand Prairie as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
South Grand Prairie report card
Each grade compares South 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 $2,090, homes cost 3.0x income.
43 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $158,500, 3.1% unemployed.
80 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A
Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.
94 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 D
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
19 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 32 min, 20% work from home.
18 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
57% have a bachelor’s degree.
72 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
10% of adults uninsured.
64 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A-
90% of homes owner-occupied.
82 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
98% of homes have broadband.
74 of 100 vs TX areas
South Grand Prairie compared with Grand Prairie
Better than Grand Prairie
- Median household income: $158,50094% higher than Grand Prairie ($81,619)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%31 points higher than Grand Prairie (59%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%27 points higher than Grand Prairie (30%)
Worse than Grand Prairie
- Median rent: $2,09028% higher than Grand Prairie ($1,629)
- Average commute: 32 min16% higher than Grand Prairie (28 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ACora Spencer ElementaryElementary, Mansfield ISD1 mi
- AMary Lillard I SMiddle, Mansfield ISD1.1 mi
- AMansfield Lake Ridge High SchoolHigh, Mansfield ISD0.6 mi
Cost of living in South Grand Prairie
Median rent in South Grand Prairie is $2,090 a month, 28% higher than the Grand Prairie median. A household would need about $84,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $471,000, 59% higher than the Grand Prairie median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,320 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Grand Prairie | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent28% higher than Grand Prairie | $2,090 | $1,629 | $1,403 |
| Median home value59% higher than Grand Prairie | $471,000 | $295,500 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income18% lower than Grand Prairie | 3.0x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points lower than Grand Prairie | 48% | 59% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them31 points higher than Grand Prairie | 90% | 59% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points lower than Grand Prairie | 2.3% | 4.8% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Grand Prairie | 2009 | 1992 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,578
- Property tax
- $742
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,090
Based on a $471,000 home in South 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 income94% higher than Grand Prairie | $158,500 | $81,619 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Grand Prairie | 3.1% | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line7 points lower than Grand Prairie | 5.4% | 12% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher27 points higher than Grand Prairie | 57% | 30% | 34% |
| Average commute16% higher than Grand Prairie | 32 min | 28 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home7 points higher than Grand Prairie | 20% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Grand Prairie | 0.1% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Grand Prairie | 98% | 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
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windVery low
Who lives in South 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
- 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
- 9D-Indian HillsMedian rent $1,270
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- ACentral MelissaMelissa
- BNortheast ManvelManvel
- A-Waterside EstatesPecan Grove
Questions about South Grand Prairie
Is South Grand Prairie a good place to live?
South Grand Prairie covers part of Grand Prairie, TX, home to about 23,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 10 areas we score in Grand Prairie. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in South Grand Prairie?
Renters in South Grand Prairie pay a median of $2,090 a month, 28% higher than the Grand Prairie median. The median home is worth $471,000, 59% higher than the Grand Prairie median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Grand Prairie.
What schools serve South Grand Prairie?
The closest rated public schools are Cora Spencer Elementary (elementary, rated A), Mary Lillard I S (middle, rated A) and Mansfield Lake Ridge High School (high, rated A). 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.