Grand Prairie Market Stats
Relaxation, Recreation, Fun & Friendly Neighbors in Grand Prairie TX
Centrally located between downtown Dallas and Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, TX is much more than a commuter community of quiet suburban living. It’s a thriving entertainment hub, a world of business and employment opportunities, and a diverse residential area that ranges from beautiful new suburban development to luxurious country-like living along the shores of Joe Pool Lake.
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Why Do Residents Choose Grand Prairie?
Abundant Employment Opportunities
It’s an easy commute from Downtown Dallas or Fort Worth, but it’s also home to the Great Southwest Industrial District, an 80-million square-foot industrial hub, as well as several top companies. Among the city’s top employers are Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Poly-America, Inc., Bell Helicopter-Textron, Vought Aircraft Industries, and Siemens Energy & Automation Inc.
A Strong Sense of Community
It’s not all about employment and opportunity! Grand Prairie residents enjoy a strong sense of community, with fun and exciting events to enjoy throughout the year. Favorite events include seasonal holiday celebrations, concerts in the park, Main Street Fest, the Crawfish Boil, Hatch Chili Festival, and Flight of the Monarch.
Highlight Event: Prairie Lights, a 2-mile holiday display of over two million lights and 500 displays, including the world’s longest tunnel of lights. The event lasts 40 days and also offers the Holiday Village, which features concessions, carousel rides, and Santa’s Store.
Outstanding Parks and Recreation
With 52 parks and 13 facilities totalling over 5,000 acres of parkland, it’s not hard to see why the National Recreation and Parks Association recognized Grand Prairie with a Gold Medal Award; it’s home to some of the best parks in the country. Just about everything can be found here, miles of hiking and biking trails, sports fields and courts, playgrounds, pools, picnic areas, lake front beaches, even skate parks and one of the best disc golf courses in North Texas. Additionally, the Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation department offers a wealth of cultural and athletic programs and classes to both youth and adults.
Attractions & Entertainment
If you’re looking for something to do, head to the entertainment district to enjoy all the opportunities that Grand Prairie has to offer!
- Lone Star Park: Enjoy a day at the races!
- GPX Skate Park: Home to the X-games trials.
- Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie: Concerts and events throughout the year.
- Trader’s Village: The largest flea market in Texas and host to special events.
- The Ballpark in Grand Prairie: Home to the Grand Prairie AirHogs minor league baseball team.
- Downtown Grand Prairie: A wealth of shopping and dining await, as well as the restored Historic Uptown Theatre playhouse and concert venue and the Farmers Market at Market Square.
Grand Prairie Attractions
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Quick Facts
Population (2014): 185,453
Population Growth Since 2000: +45.5%
Zip Codes: 75054, 76084
County: Dallas, Tarrant, Ellis
Mean Home Price (2013): $214,086
Travel Times
Dallas Int’l Airport: 10 min from northern border
Downtown Dallas: 20 min from central
Fort Worth: 25 min from central
Highways: I-30, I-20, Route 161
Local Public Schools
Primary District: Grand Prairie ISD
Alternate Districts:
Mansfield ISD
Arlington ISD
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