Grand Prairie is on U.S. highways 80 and 303, Interstate highways 20 and 30, and Farm Road 1382, thirteen miles west of downtown Dallas in western Dallas and eastern Tarrant counties.
Grand Prairie offers greet neighbors as they garden, walk and bike. Generations gather at Grandma's for a Sunday picnic. Fathers, mothers, kids and teachers cheer for Friday night high school football. All of this goes on in the heart of one of the nation's busiest and most prosperous urban centers, all in Grand Prairie, Texas.
One of the newest lakes in Texas, Joe Pool Lake is set among the rolling hills of south Grand Prairie. Fishing, boating, swimming and skiing are popular here. The lake's Lynn Creek Park features boat ramps, picnic sites, beaches, volleyball, restrooms and loads of natural beauty. Loyd Park offers wooded camp sites, trails, showers and restrooms. On the north shore, just off Lake Ridge Parkway, Lynn Creek Marina features boat slips, rentals, boat ramps and fishing supplies for the angler. Adjacent to the marina, the Oasis, a floating restaurant, overlooks the waters of the lake and serves up delicious fare and beverage.
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Housing Cost
Homes in the city of Grand Prairie average $130,000 while ranging from $80,000-$300,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 144,337. Grand Prairie covers 71.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 587 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 75050, 75051, 75052 - Area codes: 972, 214, 469
Climate
Grand Prairie, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 95.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 34.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Grand Prairie is 34.73 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.15 Inches.
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