Cost of Living in Grapevine, TX

Population 50,875 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

148
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Grapevine lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $470,000 — 54% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Texas.

Geographically, Grapevine sits roughly 8 miles northwest of Irving. Median home values run roughly 64% higher than Irving's $287,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 154
Rent 137

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Grapevine

The median home value in Grapevine is $470,400 — 54% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,806/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $111,438/year is 49% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 76.7°F and lows of 56.5°F, with about 1.6" of annual snowfall. Overall, Grapevine has a cost of living index of 148 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 48% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$470,400
54% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$543,150
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
37% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,774/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 51.9%
Renter-occupied 48.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,806
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,420/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
23.5 min
13% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.4%
Carpooled
5.2%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
19.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$111,438
49% above avg
Per Capita Income
$60,761
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
14% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Labor Force Participation
75.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 36.4%
Graduate degree 21.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40
Male median age 38.9
Female median age 41.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
76.7°F
Avg Low
56.5°F
Annual Precip
37"
Annual Snowfall
1.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 576169768492969689786758
Low °F 364048556572767669574638
Precip" 2.532.763.303.224.783.702.082.182.724.372.532.84
Snow" 0.11.00.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
27.1%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
122
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Grapevine, TX?

Grapevine has a cost index of 148 (100 = national average). It is 48% above the national average.

What is average rent in Grapevine, TX?

The median gross rent in Grapevine is $1,806 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Grapevine?

The median home value in Grapevine is $470,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Grapevine?

The median household income in Grapevine is $111,438 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Grapevine, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Grapevine is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Grapevine, TX affordable?

Grapevine is above average in cost of living, with an index of 148 — about 48% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Grapevine?

Grapevine has average high temperatures of 76.7°F and average lows of 56.5°F. Annual precipitation is 37". Average annual snowfall is 1.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Grapevine at a Glance

Population
50,875
Median Income
$111,438
Home Value
$470,400
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg High Temp
76.7°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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