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Grapevine, TX


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Grapevine, Texas

Introduction to Grapevine, Texas

Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant county, is 5 miles S of Flower Mound, Texas (center to center) and 13 miles N of Arlington, Texas. The city is considered part of the Fort Worth - Arlington metropolitan area. Grapevine has a population of 42,059.

Grapevine History

Sam Houston and his fellow commissioners of the Republic of Texas camped at Tah-Wah-Karro Creek in October, 1843. They planned to meet the leaders of 10 Indian tribes. The meeting resulted in the signing of a treaty of friendship, peace, and commerce. This opened up the area for settlement by pioneers and homesteaders. The area was named Grapevine because it was located on the Grape Vine Prairie, and the region was blanketed by wild mustang grapes. Settlers started coming to the area in the later years of the 1840s.

Grapevine and nearby Attractions

  • Grapevine Mills Mall
  • Grapevine Vintage Railroad
  • Historic Downtown
  • Glass Cactus, a nightclub
  • Oak Grove Park
  • Grapevine Historical Museum

Things To Do In Grapevine

The Grapevine Lake is a popular recreational spot in the city. There are numerous parks around the lake. The region has approximately 30 miles of surface trails including nature, equestrian, and biking trails. The lake has three marinas which provide boating facilities. Fishing and small game hunting, including hunting of deer and feral hogs, is permitted in the area. The area around the lake has primitive and prepared camping sites.

Grapevine Transportation

Flights can be availed from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Grapevine Higher Education

The University of Texas, Brookhaven College, and Texas Christian University provide facilities for higher education to the area's residents.

High Points

Grapevine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyGrapevine Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyGrapevine Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 7%Grapevine College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Grapevine Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Grapevine People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 14%Grapevine Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Grapevine, TX

Comparing Grapevine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity55
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Rents41
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime55

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