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Cost of living in Grapevine, TX

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The cost of living in Grapevine, TX comes down to housing, taxes, insurance and utilities. The property tax bill is split among five taxing units. Texas has no personal income tax, and Grapevine's city rate fell for FY 2027. Here is what to budget, with sourced figures only.

What does housing cost in Grapevine?

Prices change often, so the live market figures on this page come from the MLS feed. Lot size, historic district rules and any HOA dues affect the real cost of two similar homes. Browse Grapevine homes for sale to compare.

How much are property taxes in Grapevine?

Grapevine adopted a city rate of $0.226817 per $100 of value for FY 2027, a 4.4% drop. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD kept its rate at $0.8686 for 2026-27. Tarrant County adopted $0.186.

The City's tax page shows how a sample bill splits. About 55% goes to GCISD, 15% to the City and 12% to Tarrant County. About 11% goes to JPS Health Network and 7% to Tarrant County College. See property taxes in Grapevine for exemptions.

What should you budget for insurance?

The National Weather Service says large hail, strong winds, flooding and tornadoes hit somewhere in the Metroplex nearly every year. Grapevine has 14 outdoor sirens. They sound for tornado warnings and for severe storms with large hail or high wind.

The Texas Department of Insurance notes that a roof covered at actual cash value pays less as it ages. Ask for the hail deductible in dollars. Check the FEMA flood map near the lake.

Who provides utilities in Grapevine?

The City provides water, wastewater, trash and recycling on one utility account, with a $50 deposit. Republic Services collects for the City. Since October 1, 2024, all trash must go in the city cart.

Most of Grapevine is on Oncor's delivery system, where you shop for a power plan. Some parts of northwest Grapevine are served by Tri-County Electric Cooperative. It may not offer retail choice.

What does getting around Grapevine cost?

SH 114 and SH 121 carry most traffic. The Census Bureau puts the average commute at 22.3 minutes. TEXRail runs 27 miles between downtown Fort Worth and DFW Airport. It stops at Grapevine/Main Street and DFW Airport North. DART's Silver Line also serves DFW Airport North.

If you use NTTA toll roads, get a TollTag. It avoids ZipCash bills, which NTTA says cost twice as much.

What are the sales and income tax rates in Grapevine?

Grapevine's combined sales tax rate is 8.25%: 6.25% for the state and 2% local, according to the City. Texas has no personal income tax.

Run your full payment in the mortgage calculator, and read the Grapevine community guide for daily life.

Common questions

What is Grapevine's city property tax rate?

Grapevine adopted $0.226817 per $100 of value for FY 2027, a 4.4% cut. The school district, Tarrant County, JPS Health Network and Tarrant County College add their own rates. Most of a typical bill goes to the school district.

Does Grapevine offer tax relief for seniors?

Community Impact reported in 2022 that Grapevine approved a tax freeze for owners 65 and older and disabled owners. It also approved a $75,000 senior exemption and a $10,000 disability exemption. Confirm current amounts with the Tarrant Appraisal District.

What is the sales tax in Grapevine?

It is 8.25% combined: 6.25% for the state and 2% local. That matches the maximum combined rate allowed in Texas.

Sources

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