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Is Grapevine a Good Place to Live? Grapevine, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Grapevine ranks #368 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #178 of 524 smaller cities and #20 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.4%, #79 of 476) and low poverty (6.7%, #105 of 524), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.2%, #457 of 468).
Grapevine by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Grapevine's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Grapevine?
Grapevine's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,863/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $553,270, 85% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Grapevine | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 103.1#842 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $553,270#893 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,771/mo#565 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $493,100#974 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,863/mo#1011 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 4.4x#690 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 20.1%#458 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Grapevine housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Grapevine is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Grapevine safe?
Grapevine recorded 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 56% below the US rate of 373 and 59% below Texas's 401. That ranks #270 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #125 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Grapevine Police Department. Property crime runs 1,663 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Grapevine | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 165#270 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,663#557 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Grapevine?
The median household in Grapevine earns $111,376, 45% above the US figure of $76,827 and 52% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.2%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Grapevine | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $111,376#226 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 3.4%#212 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 6.7%#223 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | -1.2%#1103 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Grapevine?
The median resident of Grapevine is 39.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 57.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #159 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 52.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Grapevine | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 39.7 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 57.5%#159 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 52.7% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Grapevine's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Grapevine; its public schools have 13.1 students per teacher and spend $10,666 per pupil. 29.3% of adults are obese and 9.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Grapevine | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 13.1#178 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,666#1101 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 29.3%#355 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 9.4%#278 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 15.6%#351 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 11.1%#788 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 6,211 students are enrolled in Grapevine's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Grapevine?
The average commute in Grapevine is 22.3 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.2% of workers take transit and 21.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Grapevine scores 8.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #933 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 84.4°F and winters 48.3°F, with 37 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Grapevine | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 22.3 min#528 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2.8%#149 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 70.1% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 21.8% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 8.5#933 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.5 | 36.1 | 2.5 |
| Feb | 60.9 | 40.1 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 68.6 | 47.8 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 76.1 | 55.2 | 3.2 |
| May | 83.6 | 64.5 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 91.5 | 72.2 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 95.6 | 75.8 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 95.8 | 75.7 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 88.6 | 68.5 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 78.4 | 57.1 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 66.6 | 46.2 | 2.5 |
| Dec | 57.9 | 38.3 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Dal-Ftw Wscmo Airport.
| Measure | Grapevine | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 66.6°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 84.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 48.3°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 37 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Dal-Ftw Wscmo Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Grapevine?
Tarrant County's air had a median air quality index of 56, and 32% of measured days were rated good; 30 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tarrant County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
| Measure | Grapevine | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 56#989 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 30#1016 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.13%#485 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Tarrant County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Tarrant County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.031% | 98% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.014% | 70% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.067% | 32% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Grapevine compare with similar-size cities?
Grapevine is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #178 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 51,139.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grapevine, TXPop. 51,139 | #368 | 60.6 | $111,376 | $1,863/mo | 165 | 22.3 min |
| La Crosse, WIPop. 51,356 | #557 | 57.2 | $55,866 | $1,010/mo | 428 | 15.9 min |
| Country Club, FLPop. 51,296 | #1146 | 46.8 | $75,212 | $1,899/mo | no data | 35.6 min |
| Hoffman Estates, ILPop. 51,175 | #112 | 68.0 | $106,806 | $1,734/mo | 75 | 28.5 min |
| Aliso Viejo, CAPop. 51,113 | #233 | 63.6 | $142,439 | $2,854/mo | 120 | 25.1 min |
| Jeffersonville, INPop. 51,043 | #558 | 57.2 | $70,930 | $1,148/mo | 330 | 20 min |
| Troy, NYPop. 51,033 | #471 | 58.6 | $58,477 | $1,175/mo | 345 | 21.1 min |
| Milford, CTPop. 51,023 | #71 | 69.3 | $111,201 | $1,882/mo | 71 | 25.3 min |
| Levittown, PAPop. 50,926 | #299 | 62.1 | $105,071 | $1,556/mo | no data | 27.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Grapevine compare with the rest of Texas?
Grapevine ranks #20 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 60.6 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 52% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 59% below the statewide rate. Homes are 85% above the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Pflugerville, TXPop. 65,971 | … #16 | 62.3 | $117,799 | $1,932/mo | 186 |
| League City, TXPop. 116,215 | #17 | 62.2 | $121,099 | $1,684/mo | 60 |
| Lewisville, TXPop. 131,080 | #18 | 61.0 | $89,233 | $1,670/mo | 218 |
| Kyle, TXPop. 56,823 | #19 | 60.7 | $90,323 | $1,752/mo | 135 |
| Grapevine, TXPop. 51,139 | #20 | 60.6 | $111,376 | $1,863/mo | 165 |
| New Braunfels, TXPop. 104,643 | #21 | 60.0 | $86,021 | $1,654/mo | 223 |
| Pearland, TXPop. 127,514 | #22 | 59.5 | $118,842 | $1,860/mo | 82 |
| Rowlett, TXPop. 65,463 | #23 | 59.4 | $112,081 | $1,990/mo | 157 |
| Burleson, TXPop. 52,918 | #24 | 58.7 | $93,928 | $1,685/mo | 155 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Grapevine among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Grapevine's score calculated?
Grapevine scores 60.6 out of 100, #368 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Grapevine. Similar-size median 55.5.
72.0 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Grapevine's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
84.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Grapevine. Similar-size median 58.9.
67.6 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Grapevine's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
47.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Grapevine's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
52.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Grapevine. Similar-size median 56.1.
76.4 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Grapevine. Similar-size median 42.4.
31.3 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Grapevine. Similar-size median 50.0.
58.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Grapevine's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
39.5 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
46.4 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Grapevine's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Grapevine has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Grapevine
Is Grapevine, TX a good place to live?
Grapevine ranks #368 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #178 of 524 smaller cities and #20 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low unemployment (3.4%, #79 of 476) and low poverty (6.7%, #105 of 524), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.2%, #457 of 468).
What is the cost of living in Grapevine?
Grapevine's cost of living index is 103.1, 3% above the US level of 100 and #842 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,863/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $553,270, 85% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Grapevine?
Grapevine recorded 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 56% below the US rate of 373 and 59% below Texas's 401. That ranks #270 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #125 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Grapevine Police Department. Property crime runs 1,663 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Grapevine?
The median household in Grapevine earns $111,376, 45% above the US figure of $76,827 and 52% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 3.4% (US 4.2%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Grapevine?
Median rent in Grapevine is $1,863/mo (Census), #1011 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,771/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 20.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Grapevine?
Zillow's typical home value in Grapevine is $553,270, up 2.2% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $493,100.
How are the public schools in Grapevine?
There is no city graduation rate for Grapevine; its public schools have 13.1 students per teacher and spend $10,666 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Grapevine?
The average commute is 22.3 minutes, #528 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 2.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Grapevine?
Grapevine averages 66.6°F over the year, 84.4°F in summer and 48.3°F in winter, with 37 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Grapevine walkable?
Grapevine scores 8.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #933 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Grapevine at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Tarrant County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 65% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Grapevine?
Tarrant County's air had a median air quality index of 56, and 32% of measured days were rated good; 30 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Grapevine?
Grapevine has 51,139 residents. The median resident of Grapevine is 39.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 57.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #159 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 52.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Grapevine compare with the rest of Texas?
Grapevine ranks #20 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 60.6 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 52% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 59% below the statewide rate. Homes are 85% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Grapevine?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Grapevine's population of 51,139 are La Crosse, WI (#557 overall), Country Club, FL (#1146 overall), Hoffman Estates, IL (#112 overall), Aliso Viejo, CA (#233 overall), and Jeffersonville, IN (#558 overall). Grapevine is #368.