How many renters in Grand Prairie, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.0% (±3.9 points) of renting households in Grand Prairie, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.0% (±3.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.0% (±3.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.8% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Grand Prairie
| Share of income spent on rent | Grand Prairie | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.8% (±2.1 points) | 9.9% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.5% (±1.6 points) | 12.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±2.3 points) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.0% (±2.0 points) | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.0% (±3.4 points) | 42.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Grand Prairie against Dallas County, its state and the nation
| Grand Prairie | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.0% (±3.9 points) | 52.1% (±0.9 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.0% (±3.4 points) | 42.7% (±0.8 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.8% (±1.3 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $56,595 (±$2,583) | $59,770 (±$845) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,629 (±$30) | $1,565 (±$11) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Grand Prairie, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Dallas County (52.1%).
It is also higher than in Texas (51.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Dallas County, Grand Prairie ranks 11 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 351 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Grand Prairie
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prairie | — | 59.0% (±3.9 points) | — |
| Arlington | 6.1 mi | 59.6% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Duncanville | 6.8 mi | 63.0% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dalworthington Gardens | 7.8 mi | 40.5% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Hill | 7.9 mi | 62.2% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pantego | 8.0 mi | 56.6% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cockrell Hill | 8.5 mi | 64.4% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield | 9.9 mi | 55.7% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| DeSoto | 11 mi | 69.5% (±8.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: DeSoto, TX (69.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hutchins | 67.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 6 | Cockrell Hill | 64.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 7 | Bear Creek Ranch | 64.0% (±68.0 points) |
| 8 | Duncanville | 63.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 9 | Cedar Hill | 62.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 10 | Mesquite | 60.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 11 | Grand Prairie | 59.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 12 | Seagoville | 58.8% (±16.6 points) |
| 13 | Garland | 58.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 14 | Balch Springs | 57.0% (±11.6 points) |
| 15 | Sachse | 52.0% (±13.8 points) |
| 16 | Dallas | 51.7% (±1.2 points) |
| 17 | Rowlett | 51.1% (±9.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Dallas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Grand Prairie
Are renters in Grand Prairie rent-burdened?
59.0% of renting households in Grand Prairie pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Grand Prairie spend on rent?
The median renting household in Grand Prairie, TX spends 33.8% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Prairie city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Prairie city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grand Prairie city, Texas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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