Neighborhood in Grapevine, Tarrant County

Living in Central Grapevine, Grapevine

B+

3rd of 6areas in Grapevine
Overall score 77 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Grapevine overall: A-

Central Grapevine covers part of Grapevine, TX, home to about 10,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Grapevine. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
10,840
Median rent
$1,850
Median home value
$406,000
Household income
$98,700
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
44%
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What it's like to live in Central Grapevine

Central Grapevine is an area in Grapevine with about 10,800 residents, homes built around 1998, a mix of owners and renters and 19% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Grapevine is B+. That puts it 3rd of 6 areas we grade in Grapevine, a city that gets an A- overall.

Pros of living in Central Grapevine

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Grapevine

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

Central Grapevine report card

Each grade compares Central Grapevine 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 $1,850, homes cost 4.1x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $98,700, 3.7% unemployed.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

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

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 22% work from home.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    44% of homes owner-occupied.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Grapevine compared with Grapevine

Better than Grapevine

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 36%9 points lower than Grapevine (45%)
  • Home value to income: 4.1x7% lower than Grapevine (4.4x)
  • Average commute: 21 min5% lower than Grapevine (22 min)

Worse than Grapevine

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%12 points lower than Grapevine (57%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 44%9 points lower than Grapevine (53%)
  • Median household income: $98,70011% lower than Grapevine ($111,376)

Closest public schools

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

  • BCannon ElementaryElementary, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD1.2 mi
  • BGrapevine MiddleMiddle, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD1.4 mi
  • BIuniversity PrepHigh, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Central Grapevine

Median rent in Central Grapevine is $1,850 a month, about the same as the Grapevine median. A household would need about $74,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $406,000, 18% lower than the Grapevine median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,708 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGrapevineTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Grapevine$1,850$1,863$1,403
Median home value18% lower than Grapevine$406,000$493,100$283,800
Home value to income7% lower than Grapevine4.1x4.4x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Grapevine36%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Grapevine44%53%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Grapevine6.8%5.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Grapevine199819931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,708
Mortgage payment
$2,222
Property tax
$486
Median rent, for comparison
$1,850

Based on a $406,000 home in Central Grapevine, 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

MeasureHereGrapevineTexas
Median household income11% lower than Grapevine$98,700$111,376$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Grapevine3.7%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than Grapevine5.5%6.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than Grapevine45%57%34%
Average commute5% lower than Grapevine21 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Grapevine22%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Grapevine1.9%1.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Grapevine96%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

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

Who lives in Central Grapevine

Under 1815%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6446%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White62%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black0.7%
Asian5.1%
Other or more than one race4.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Grapevine

  1. 1A-Northwest GrapevineMedian rent $1,930
  2. 2B+Southwest GrapevineMedian rent $1,830
  3. 4B+West GrapevineMedian rent $1,600
  4. 5BNorth GrapevineMedian rent $2,100
  5. 6BNortheast GrapevineMedian rent $1,850

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+South TylerTyler
  2. B+Westwood ParkHouston
  3. B+Central RichardsonRichardson

Questions about Central Grapevine

Is Central Grapevine a good place to live?

Central Grapevine covers part of Grapevine, TX, home to about 10,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 6 areas we score in Grapevine. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Central Grapevine?

Renters in Central Grapevine pay a median of $1,850 a month, about the same as the Grapevine median. The median home is worth $406,000, 18% lower than the Grapevine median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 4.4x across Grapevine.

What schools serve Central Grapevine?

The closest rated public schools are Cannon Elementary (elementary, rated B), Grapevine Middle (middle, rated B) and Iuniversity Prep (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Grapevine 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.