salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 57.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,520 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 361 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Grapevine?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Grapevine
| Size | Grapevine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,917 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,783 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,078 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,483 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Grapevine overall?
Everyday prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Grapevine
Life in Grapevine
What jobs pay in Grapevine
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $168,510 | 15.4% |
| Pharmacist | $138,170 | 18.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | 19.2% |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | 19.5% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | 19.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | 21.2% |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | 23.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | 25.5% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | 25.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $96,920 | 26.8% |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | 27.9% |
| Accountant | $82,620 | 31.4% |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | 34.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | 39.9% |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | 40.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | 40.3% |
| Plumber | $61,250 | 42.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | 43.6% |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | 43.6% |
| Electrician | $59,010 | 44.0% |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | 53.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | 57.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | 60.2% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | 67.4% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | 67.4% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,490 | 71.1% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,400 | 77.7% |
| Cashier | $29,910 | 86.8% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | 107.4% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Grapevine?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,258 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $493,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $49,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Grapevine, TX?
Renting in Grapevine costs a median of about $2,163 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Grapevine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,520 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Grapevine cheap or expensive?
Grapevine is rated OK: rent takes 21.6% of the typical household income of $120,119. It ranks 361st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Grapevine?
The median homeowner in Grapevine pays $7,274 a year in property taxes, about 1.48% of the median home value.
Is Grapevine more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Grapevine?
The median home value in Grapevine is $493,100, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
51,139 people live in Grapevine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.