Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 19 miles northeast of Fort Worth, with a population of about 51,320. Parts of Grapevine also extend into Dallas and Denton counties.
Dallas · Denton · Tarrant
Counties
51,320
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
32.2 sq mi
Land Area
19 mi
to Fort Worth
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Grapevine on Wikipedia
Grapevine City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Grapevine.
Major roads: FM 2499 · I-635 · State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 114 · State Hwy 114 (Express Lanes) · State Hwy 114L Bus · State Hwy 26 · State Hwy 360
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Grapevine from our research
What we've verified about Grapevine, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- The oldest settlement in Tarrant County, named for wild Mustang grapes, tied to the 1843 Bird's Fort Treaty and now a tourism town by the airport. Details →
- Dining
- 244 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 77 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 303 public schools within 12 miles, across 31 districts and charters, mainly Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Carroll ISD and Coppell ISD. 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 (22 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (26 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Elm Fork Unit (29 mi). Nearest lakes: Grapevine Lake (5 mi), Lewisville Lake (16 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 29 licensed plumbers, 72 licensed HVAC contractors and 30 licensed electricians serve Grapevine. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Grapevine, Texas
Grapevine lies in three counties: Dallas, Denton and Tarrant, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Grapevine
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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