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Grapevine, TX

High Pressure

Living in Grapevine, TX costs about 32% more than the national average (Cost Index: 132). Housing is the main driver — the typical home value of $543,151 is well above the $303,400 US median. The local median household income is $111,438, which helps frame the place-side housing burden.

Grapevine already reads as a high-pressure housing market, with 19% rent burden, 4.9x home-price-to-income, and a housing index of 179. Treat this page as a stress test for rent, mortgage, and tax burden before assuming the move works.Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 · BEA RPP 2023 · Zillow ZHVI

Data Updated: March 2026
Housing Feasibility Verdict
Stretch

Based on your household income, housing mode, local rent, home value, property tax, and mortgage assumptions for Grapevine.

Monthly Housing
$1,806/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
19%
Healthy
Residual Cash
$6,981/mo
After housing and debt · $2,327/person
Rent vs Buy
Rent first
Main pressure: home prices
Assumptions
Housing Mode
Confidence: MediumHome source: ZILLOWRent source: ACSBEA proxy: msaHousehold size: 3Down payment: 20%Fixed burden: 25%
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Cost Index
132
Very Expensive
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$543,151
Zillow ZHVI Market Rate • Census ACS: $470,400
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$1,806/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$111,438
National: $78,538
Population
50,875
Purchasing Power
107
100 = national baseline

Cost of Living Breakdown

Each index uses 100 as the US national average. A score of 150 means 50% more expensive; 80 means 20% cheaper.

Housing Cost Index
179 / 100
79% above average
Rent Index
134 / 100
34% above average
Goods & Groceries
103 / 100
About the same as most US cities
Utilities
91 / 100
Typical utility costs
Healthcare & Services
100 / 100
In line with national average
Overall Index
132
Very Expensive · 32% above average

Grapevine Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $543,151 and Texas's property tax rate of 1.6%.

Household Housing Budget

Local median household income is shown only as a place-side affordability input. Personal salary, filing status, and take-home pay analysis belong in salary.city.

Local Household Income
$111,438
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
19%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
4.9x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Grapevine looks structurally manageable for a household budget. For a specific job offer, filing status, payroll taxes, or salary equivalence across cities, run the income-side decision in salary.city.

Property Tax in Grapevine, TX

Est. Annual Property Tax
$8,690
Monthly Impact
$724
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
1.60%
National avg: ~1.00%

Texas Place Tax Context

Tax TypeTexasNational Avg
Property Tax Rate1.60%1.00%
Top Income Tax RateNo State Income Tax~5.0%
State Sales Tax8.19%~5.0%

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Grapevine, TX: 179
Rent Prices
134

FAQ: Living in Grapevine

Is Grapevine, TX an expensive place to live?+

Yes — Grapevine is about 32% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 132. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $543,151, and monthly rents average roughly $1,806. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run closer to the national norm.

How does Grapevine fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,806, while local median household income is $111,438. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 19% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

How much are taxes in Grapevine, TX?+

Texas is one of the few states with no state income tax, which can save residents thousands of dollars per year. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%. On a home worth $543,151, that translates to roughly $8,690 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 8.19% on everyday purchases.

How much does it cost to rent in Grapevine, TX?+

The typical monthly rent in Grapevine is around $1,806. That's about 34% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $543,151, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Grapevine, TX?+

The median home in Grapevine is valued at $543,151. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $2,746/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 52% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Grapevine?+

Grocery prices in Grapevine are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 103, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are about typical (index: 91). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

What is Grapevine, TX like to live in?+

Grapevine is a smaller city with a population of about 50,875. The median age of residents is 40, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 6.48%, well below the national average of 12.4%.

Lower-Pressure Alternatives in Texas

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Higher-Pressure Comparisons in Texas

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Reviewed by LivabilityCalc Research Team
Financial Data Analysts · Census & Economic Data Specialists
Data Sources & Methodology
  • Real Estate & Housing: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, Smoothed & Seasonally Adjusted) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Structural fallback utilizes U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates.
  • Goods, Utilities & Services: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Metropolitan Area Regional Price Parities (MARPP), incorporating verified State Nonmetropolitan averages.
  • Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (PMMS) via Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
  • Tax Context: State-level property, sales, and income-tax context used for place-side relocation planning. Personal take-home pay and offer analysis are handled by salary.city.
  • Index Methodology: Weighting matrix derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CEX) distributional models. Baseline standardized at 100. (Read methodology details)
Last data update: March 2026 · Mortgage rates updated monthly