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Cost of Living in Grand Prairie, TX

By Mariela Lovo Ol, REALTOR® · Updated

The cost of living in Grand Prairie, TX depends heavily on where in this long city you buy, because county, school district and PID all change the tax bill. Live home prices appear on this page; the other major costs are below.

What does housing cost in Grand Prairie?

Use the live market figures and listings on this page, since prices change often. Older central homes may need repair money, while newer south-side homes often add HOA dues and a PID assessment.

Ask for the HOA dues and the yearly PID amount before you make an offer, and include both in your monthly budget.

How much are property taxes in Grand Prairie?

For a Dallas County home in Grand Prairie ISD, 2025 rates add up to about $2.26 per $100 of taxable value before exemptions. On the Tarrant County side, the city, county, hospital and college rates plus Arlington ISD add up to about $2.22.

With Mansfield ISD instead, the Tarrant County total is about $2.27. The Grand Prairie property tax page lists each rate.

What should you budget for home insurance?

Hail is a frequent cause of roof claims in North Texas. Many policies have a separate wind and hail deductible, which may be a percentage of the insured value rather than a flat amount.

Ask each insurer for that deductible in dollars, and ask about roof age and past claims during your option period.

Who provides utilities in Grand Prairie?

The City of Grand Prairie provides water, and garbage and recycling pickup are included with water service. Atmos Energy provides natural gas.

Grand Prairie is in a retail electric choice area. You pick a provider on Power to Choose, and Oncor maintains the lines and handles outages.

What does getting around Grand Prairie cost?

The Census puts the average commute at 28 minutes, but the drive from the north and south ends can differ a lot. SH 161, the President George Bush Turnpike, is a toll road, and ZipCash costs twice the TollTag rate.

Via Grand Prairie offers on-demand shared rides booked by app or phone, seven days a week with shorter Sunday hours.

What are sales tax and income tax in Grand Prairie?

Grand Prairie's combined sales tax rate is 8.25%, the Texas maximum of 6.25% for the state plus 2% local. Texas has no state income tax.

Check what fits with the affordability calculator, compare areas on the Grand Prairie homes for sale page, and look into Texas down payment assistance.

Common questions

What is the property tax rate in Grand Prairie, TX?

It depends on county and school district. A Dallas County home in Grand Prairie ISD adds up to about $2.26 per $100 of taxable value in 2025 before exemptions. A Tarrant County home adds up to about $2.22 with Arlington ISD or $2.27 with Mansfield ISD, plus any PID.

Is trash included with water in Grand Prairie?

Yes. The city says garbage and recycling pickup are included with residential water service.

What is the sales tax in Grand Prairie?

The combined sales tax rate in Grand Prairie is 8.25%. That is the state rate of 6.25% plus 2% local, the maximum Texas allows.

Does Grand Prairie have public transportation?

Grand Prairie runs Via Grand Prairie, an on-demand shared ride service you book by app or phone. It runs seven days a week, with shorter hours on Sunday.

Sources

  1. QuickFacts: Grand Prairie city, Texas (with Arlington, Garland, Mesquite, Duncanville), U.S. Census Bureau (read 2026-09-24)
  2. Property Tax Exemptions, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (read 2026-09-24)
  3. Property Tax Protests and Appeals, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (read 2026-09-24)
  4. Dallas Central Appraisal District, Dallas Central Appraisal District (read 2026-09-24)
  5. Tarrant Appraisal District, Tarrant Appraisal District (read 2026-09-24)
  6. Choosing an Electric Plan, Public Utility Commission of Texas (read 2026-09-24)
  7. Clear as MUD, Texas Real Estate Research Center, Texas A&M University (read 2026-09-24)
  8. Don't Piddle Around with PID Notices, Texas Real Estate Research Center, Texas A&M University (read 2026-09-24)
  9. Public Improvement Districts, City of Grand Prairie (read 2026-09-24)
  10. Utilities, City of Grand Prairie (read 2026-09-24)
  11. Warning Sirens, City of Grand Prairie Office of Emergency Management (read 2026-09-24)
  12. Via Grand Prairie, City of Grand Prairie (read 2026-09-24)
  13. About Grand Prairie, City of Grand Prairie (read 2026-09-24)
  14. Grand Fun GP: Parks, Arts & Recreation, City of Grand Prairie Parks, Arts & Recreation (read 2026-09-24)
  15. Parks, Arts and Recreation, City of Grand Prairie (read 2026-09-24)
  16. Grand Prairie, Texas, Wikipedia (read 2026-09-24)
  17. Grand Prairie ISD home page, Grand Prairie Independent School District (read 2026-09-24)
  18. Texas School Report Cards, Texas Education Agency (read 2026-09-24)
  19. 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rates for Dallas County (revised November 5, 2025), Dallas Central Appraisal District (read 2026-09-24)
  20. 2025 Tax Rates per $100 Valuation for Tarrant County, Tarrant Appraisal District (read 2026-09-24)
  21. Sales and Use Tax, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (read 2026-09-24)
  22. City Sales and Use Tax Rates, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (read 2026-09-24)
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  24. Valuing Property (10 percent homestead appraisal limit), Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (read 2026-09-24)
  25. 2026 Statewide Multi-Year Ratings Spreadsheet, Texas Education Agency (read 2026-09-24)
  26. A–F Accountability, Texas Education Agency (read 2026-09-24)
  27. Health and Safety Code Chapter 757. Pool Yard Enclosures, Texas Legislature (read 2026-09-24)
  28. What to know about deductibles, Texas Department of Insurance (read 2026-09-24)
  29. North Texas Tollway Authority, North Texas Tollway Authority (read 2026-09-24)
  30. 203(k) Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (read 2026-09-24)
  31. HomeStyle Renovation mortgage, Fannie Mae (read 2026-09-24)
  32. Residential Swimming Pool / Spa Permit, City of Grand Prairie Building Inspections (read 2026-09-24)
  33. Residential Permits, City of Grand Prairie Building Inspections (read 2026-09-24)

Last reviewed: 2026-09-24. Descriptions cover places and amenities, not the people who live there. We are committed to the Fair Housing Act.