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.
| Unemployment rate [details] | 7.4% |
| Unemployment rate, 2008 [details] | 5.4% |
| Median household income | $50,540 |
| Average commute time [details] | 25.93 |
| Job sector list [details] | Agriculture, forestry, and fishing; Communications; Computer services; Education; Manufacturing; Printing and publishing; Transportation; Travel; Other |
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