Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 14 miles southwest of Dallas, with a population of about 207,331. Parts of Grand Prairie also extend into Ellis and Tarrant counties.
Dallas · Ellis · Tarrant
Counties
207,331
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
72.5 sq mi
Land Area
14 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Grand Prairie on Wikipedia
Grand Prairie City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Grand Prairie.
Major roads: I-20 · I-30 · State Hwy 360 · State Hwy 360 Sb · State Hwy 161 · State Hwy 161 Nbfr · State Hwy 180 · State Hwy 356
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Grand Prairie from our research
What we've verified about Grand Prairie, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A stagecoach stop named Dechman that a railroad renamed, then World War II turned into an aircraft-building city. Details →
- Dining
- 277 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American; 62 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 417 public schools within 12 miles, across 45 districts and charters, mainly Grand Prairie ISD, Arlington ISD and International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas). Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (5 mi), Cleburne (43 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (43 mi). Nearest lakes: Mountain Creek Lake (4 mi), Joe Pool Lake (7 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 31 licensed plumbers, 83 licensed HVAC contractors and 76 licensed electricians serve Grand Prairie. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie lies in three counties: Dallas, Ellis and Tarrant, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Grand Prairie
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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