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Grand Prairie TX vs West Palm Beach FL — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Grand Prairie, TX

Texas · Population: 198,564

  • Median HH Income$78,889
  • Median Home Price$318,759
  • Unemployment5.1%
  • Bachelor's+29.0%

West Palm Beach, FL

Florida · Population: 119,508

  • Median HH Income$69,261
  • Median Home Price$399,650
  • Unemployment5.4%
  • Bachelor's+37.6%

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population
Grand Prairie
198,564
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
119,508
Pop. Density / sq mi
Lower = more space
Grand Prairie
N/A
West Palm Beach
N/A
Median Age
Grand Prairie
33.5
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
40.2
Foreign Born
Grand Prairie
23.7%
West Palm Beach
27.2%
West Palm Beach +
White
Grand Prairie
32.9%
West Palm Beach
44.0%
West Palm Beach +
Black
Grand Prairie
24.6%
West Palm Beach
31.5%
West Palm Beach +
Asian
Grand Prairie
6.5%
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
2.5%
Hispanic
Grand Prairie
47.2%
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
24.6%
Spanish at Home
Grand Prairie
N/A
West Palm Beach
N/A

Economy

Median HH Income
Grand Prairie
$78,889
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
$69,261
Per Capita Income
Grand Prairie
$34,348
West Palm Beach
$44,508
West Palm Beach +
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)
BEA MSA-level
Grand Prairie
$63,758
West Palm Beach
$65,328
West Palm Beach +
Unemployment Rate
Grand Prairie
5.1%
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
5.4%
Poverty Rate
Grand Prairie
12.0%
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
14.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
Grand Prairie
29.0%
West Palm Beach
37.6%
West Palm Beach +

Housing

Median Home Value
Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS
Grand Prairie
$318,759
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
$399,650
Homeownership Rate
Grand Prairie
57.9%
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
50.2%

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
Grand Prairie
442
West Palm Beach
324
West Palm Beach +
Property Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
Grand Prairie
2339
West Palm Beach
1453
West Palm Beach +

Health

Obesity Rate
CDC PLACES
Grand Prairie
35.8%
West Palm Beach
29.1%
West Palm Beach +
Diabetes Rate
CDC PLACES
Grand Prairie
12.5%
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
13.7%
Poor Mental Health
CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month
Grand Prairie
17.6%
West Palm Beach
16.4%
West Palm Beach +
No Health Insurance
CDC PLACES
Grand Prairie
22.3%
West Palm Beach
16.9%
West Palm Beach +
Binge Drinking
CDC PLACES
Grand Prairie
16.4%
West Palm Beach
13.3%
West Palm Beach +
Current Smokers
CDC PLACES
Grand Prairie
12.9%
Grand Prairie +
West Palm Beach
13.0%

Climate

Avg Annual Temp
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
Grand Prairie
N/A
West Palm Beach
75.4°F
Annual Precipitation
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
Grand Prairie
N/A
West Palm Beach
62.3 in

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg
EPA AQS (state-level est.)
Grand Prairie
9.2 µg/m³
West Palm Beach
7.2 µg/m³
West Palm Beach +
Good Air Days
AQI ≤ 50
Grand Prairie
55.0%
West Palm Beach
75.0%
West Palm Beach +

Commute

Mean Commute Time
Census ACS
Grand Prairie
30.5 min
West Palm Beach
25.0 min
West Palm Beach +

Which City is Right for You?

Grand Prairie leads in median household income at $78,889, while grand Prairie offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $318,759. On public safety, West Palm Beach is safer with a violent crime rate of 324 per 100,000 residents, compared to 442 in Grand Prairie. Grand Prairie has a lower unemployment rate at 5.1%, and West Palm Beach has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.2 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, West Palm Beach scores better with a lower obesity rate of 29.1%.

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