Grand Prairie, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 155,459 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Grand Prairie is located almost directly between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Cultural Attractions
The city boast Louis Tussaud's Palace of Wax Museum and Ripley's Believe It or Not!, and the Nokia Theater at Grand Prairie.
Recreation
More than 4,000 acres of parks, Joe Pool Lake, and the Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie horse racetrack keep residents busy.
Historical
Grand Prairie's Traders Village Flea Market is known as one of Texas's most-visited weekend flea markets, and attracts three million people each year.
Economy
Major employers of the city include the Grand Prairie ISD and Lockheed Martin.
| Population [details] | 155,459 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 77.1% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 565.34 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 21.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 55.95 °F/30.84 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 96.15 °F/70.88 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 29.65 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 127 |
| Cost of living [details] | 91.7 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Dallas (8.16 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL (13.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Health and fitness, Sporting events |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Religious activities, Wineries |
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