City in Tarrant County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Grapevine, TX

A-

18th of 75Texas cities of 50,000+ people
Overall score 83 of 100
45th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Grapevine gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 18th of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on internet access and education levels, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for young professionals.

  • Good for young professionals
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high
Visitor Information Center in downtown Grapevine, Texas
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Population
50,714+0.1% since 2020
Median rent
$1,86333% higher than Texas
Median home value
$493,10074% higher than Texas
Household income
$111,376Median
Average commute
22 minOne way
Violent crime
165Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Grapevine

Grapevine sits about 20 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 50,714 people lived here in 2025, up 0.1% from 2020. It is spread out.

Local spots people know include Meadowmere Park, Dove Park and Lake View Park.

The median age is 39.7, 27% of households have children, 53% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $111,376 a year (42% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Grapevine

  • Strong public schools. 90% of the 10 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 165 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 57% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $111,376, 42% higher than the Texas median.
  • Short commutes. The average trip to work takes 22 minutes, against 27 across Texas.

Cons of living in Grapevine

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,863, 33% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high here.

Who Grapevine suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: 90% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 57% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 67% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 42% higher than the Texas median, with 518 restaurants and 61 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 81% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 11% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 57% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 71% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 96% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,863 is 33% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 77% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,863 is 33% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 45% for people on a budget.

Grapevine report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Grapevine with other US cities of 50,000+ people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 50,000+ people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,863, homes cost 4.4x income.

    59 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $111,376, 4.7% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade B+

    10 rated campuses, 90% rated A or B.

    73 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade C+

    165 violent crimes per 100k, 1,663 property crimes per 100k.

    54 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    11 grocery stores, 518 restaurants, 65 parks mapped in town.

    45 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 22% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade A-

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade B

    11% of adults uninsured.

    69 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade C

    53% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    84 of 100 vs US cities

Where Grapevine stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%24 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $111,37642% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 11%9 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $1,86333% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 53%10 points lower than Texas (63%)
  • Home value to income: 4.4x22% higher than Texas (3.6x)

Cost of living in Grapevine

Grapevine renters pay a median of $1,863 a month, 33% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $75,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 45% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,481 for a one-bedroom, $1,745 for a two-bedroom and $2,284 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $493,100, 74% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,699 before tax, or $3,305 with property tax. That is $1,442 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Grapevine pays $7,274 a year, 72% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Grapevine

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in GrapevineStudio$1,4611 bedroom$1,4812 bedrooms$1,7453 bedrooms$2,2844 bedrooms$2,866
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent33% higher than Texas$1,863$1,403$1,413
Median home value74% higher than Texas$493,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income22% higher than Texas4.4x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Texas45%52%51%
Median property tax per year72% higher than Texas$7,274$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points lower than Texas53%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199319921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,305
Mortgage payment
$2,699
Property tax
$606
Median rent, for comparison
$1,863

Based on a $493,100 home in Grapevine, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Grapevine safe?

In 2025, Grapevine Police Department reported 85 violent crimes and 856 property crimes. That works out to 165 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 57% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 1,663 property crimes per 100,000, 20% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime has been fairly steady since 2021.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Grapevine by yearTexas16520212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
165
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
1,663
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Grapevine by yearTexas1,66320212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Grapevine Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Grapevine

Grapevine has 10 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 90% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Heritage Elementary and Grapevine Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 85 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
73
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
85
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AHeritage ElementaryElementary, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD92 of 100
  • AGrapevine ElementaryElementary, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD91 of 100
  • BCross Timbers MiddleMiddle, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD88 of 100
  • BGrapevine High SchoolHigh, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD87 of 100
  • BDove ElementaryElementary, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD86 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Grapevine

We grade 6 areas inside Grapevine. The top three are Northwest Grapevine (A-), Southwest Grapevine (B+) and Central Grapevine (B+). If price matters most, West Grapevine has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,600 a month. North Grapevine is the priciest, at $2,100. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    6 Grapevine neighborhoods, ranked by your priorities
    1. 1A-Northwest Grapevine7,885 people, median rent $1,930, home $466,000100fit
    2. 2B+Southwest Grapevine20,896 people, median rent $1,830, home $549,00080fit
    3. 3B+Central Grapevine10,839 people, median rent $1,850, home $406,00060fit
    4. 4B+West Grapevine2,614 people, median rent $1,600, home $394,00040fit
    5. 5BNorth Grapevine5,117 people, median rent $2,100, home $579,00020fit
    6. 6BNortheast Grapevine2,710 people, median rent $1,8500fit
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    Daily life in Grapevine

    Everyday places mapped inside Grapevine, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Meadowmere Park, Dove Park, Lake View Park.

    The average one-way commute is 22 minutes, 16% shorter than the Texas average. 22% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Dallas is about 20 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Grapevine work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $111,376, income per person is $61,797, unemployment is 4.7% and 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    11
    Pharmacies
    14
    Restaurants
    518
    Cafes
    61
    Bars
    79
    Parks
    65
    Gyms
    18
    Hospitals and urgent care
    22
    Childcare
    15
    Libraries
    1

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income42% higher than Texas$111,376$78,476$80,734
    Income per person52% higher than Texas$61,797$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.7%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line7 points lower than Texas6.7%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points higher than Texas57%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher9 points higher than Texas95%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance9 points lower than Texas11%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas96%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute16% lower than Texas22 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home7 points higher than Texas22%14%15%
    Workers who work from home22%
    Workers who take transit0.2%
    Workers who walk1.2%
    Workers who bike0.3%

    Who lives in Grapevine

    Under 1821%
    18 to 3422%
    35 to 6443%
    65 and over14%

    Median age 39.7 years. 27% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White62%
    Hispanic or Latino21%
    Black4.4%
    Asian7.8%
    Other or more than one race4.9%

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    Weather in Grapevine

    Grapevine has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 104 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 39 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Grapevine30°50°70°90°56J60F68M75A82M91J95J96A89S78O66N58DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Grapevine Dam, 1 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

    • River floodingModerate
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesHigh
    • WildfiresModerate
    • Winter stormsModerate
    • Strong windVery low

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Grapevine

    Nearby, Coppell gets an A+, Southlake gets an A+ and Colleyville gets an A+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. A+CoppellSmall city, 42,154 people5 mi
    2. A+SouthlakeSmall city, 31,137 people5 mi
    3. A+ColleyvilleSmall city, 26,012 people6 mi
    4. B+EulessCity, 60,421 people6 mi
    5. B+BedfordSmall city, 49,085 people7 mi
    6. B-IrvingCity, 256,492 people7 mi

    Grapevine in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

    How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
    3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
    4. 42A-Celina34,268 people37 mito downtown
    5. 43A-Farmers Branch36,645 people11 mito downtown
    6. 44A-Krum6,189 people42 mito downtown
    7. 45A-Grapevine51,139 people20 mito downtown
    8. 46A-Dalworthington Gardens2,180 people24 mito downtown
    9. 47A-Northlake8,283 people35 mito downtown
    10. 48A-Roanoke10,286 people31 mito downtown

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    Living in Grapevine: common questions

    Is Grapevine, TX a good place to live?

    Grapevine gets an overall grade of A- and ranks 18th of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on internet access and education levels, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for young professionals.

    How much does it cost to live in Grapevine?

    Renters in Grapevine pay a median of $1,863 a month, 33% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $493,100, 74% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $3,305, including property tax.

    Is Grapevine safe?

    In 2025, Grapevine Police Department reported 165 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 57% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 1,663 per 100,000, 20% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Grapevine?

    We found 10 rated public school campuses inside Grapevine. 90% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 73 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 50,000+ people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Grapevine?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Grapevine are Northwest Grapevine, Southwest Grapevine and Central Grapevine. We score 6 areas in the city.

    Does Grapevine flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Grapevine as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Grapevine?

    Summers in Grapevine peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 104 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 39 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Grapevine?

    The average one-way commute is 22 min, 16% lower than the Texas average. About 22% of workers work from home. It is about 20 miles from downtown Dallas.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.