Living in Grapevine

Overview

About Grapevine

In 1843, Sam Houston and Republic of Texas commissioners camped at Grape Vine Springs to meet with leaders of 10 Native American nations, and the resulting treaty opened the area to homesteaders. The settlement took its name from the wild grapes on the Grape Vine Prairie, and Grapevine, established in 1844, is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County.

Grapevine had 50,631 residents at the 2020 census, with small portions in Dallas and Denton counties. The city includes a larger share of DFW International Airport than any other city, and Grapevine Lake, impounded by the Corps of Engineers in 1952, borders its north side.

Historic Main Street is the heart of town, with restaurants, wine-tasting rooms and festivals such as GrapeFest, and TEXRail commuter trains link Grapevine to downtown Fort Worth and DFW Airport.

Who Grapevine suits

Grapevine suits buyers who want a walkable historic downtown, lake access, highly rated Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and the shortest possible trip to DFW Airport.

At a glance

Grapevine by the numbers

Figures are sourced below with their dates. Market values change; confirm current numbers with Jamie before making decisions.

Housing

Homes & neighborhoods

Expect historic homes and bungalows near Main Street, established 1970s–1990s neighborhoods, lake-area and custom homes, and townhomes and newer infill. Inventory near downtown is limited, so Jamie helps buyers move quickly.

Schools

Grapevine school districts

High school campus ratings

• Grapevine High School: A (92) in 2026
• Colleyville Heritage High School: A (93) in 2026

Ratings are Texas Education Agency A–F accountability ratings (overall score in parentheses), released August 2026. See campus details on TXschools.gov. School boundaries change and don't follow city limits; confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district.

Market notes · as of September 2026

Grapevine home prices

Zillow's Home Value Index puts the typical Grapevine home at $548,940 as of September 2026, up 2.4% from a year earlier. The index is a smoothed, seasonally adjusted measure of mid-tier single-family homes and condos, not a sale price for any one house.

For comparison, Zillow's Fort Worth index was $292,949 in the same month.

More local numbers (September 2026)

• Realtor.com, ZIP 76051 (Grapevine): median list price $625,000, 91 active listings, 49 median days on market, 28.7% of listings with a price cut. Source: Realtor.com Research ZIP inventory.
• GFWAR/TRERC MLS, ZIP 76051 (Grapevine): 43 closed sales, median sold price $525,000, 34 days on market, 2.5 months of inventory. Source: Greater Fort Worth REALTORS® ZIP Detail (Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center).

List prices (Realtor.com) and sold prices (MLS) measure different things and aren't directly comparable. Small markets can swing sharply month to month.

Values vary widely by street, lot size, age and condition, especially where acreage, waterfront or new construction is involved. Before you buy or list, ask Jamie for a free comparative market analysis built from current active, pending and sold listings in the NTREIS MLS.

Property taxes

Grapevine property tax rates

2025 adopted rates per $100 of taxable value, from the Texas Comptroller:

Example only: on a home appraised at the typical Grapevine value of $548,940, the combined rate works out to about $7,092 a year before exemptions. A homestead exemption lowers the school-tax portion (school districts must exempt $140,000 of a homestead's value, with an additional $60,000 for owners 65 or older or disabled, per the Texas Comptroller). Your actual bill depends on the appraised value, exemptions and any special districts.

Special districts (hospital, college, emergency services, MUD/PID and others) are not included and vary by property. Appraisal district: Tarrant County. This is general information, not tax advice.

Getting around

Commute & roads

SH 114 and SH 121 cross Grapevine and meet near DFW Airport's north entrance. TEXRail stops at Grapevine–Main Street station, with service to downtown Fort Worth and DFW Airport.

• Downtown Fort Worth: about 30 minutes / 23 miles
• DFW International Airport: about 14 minutes
• Downtown Dallas: about 29 minutes / 22 miles
• Downtown Denton: about 36 minutes
• Graford: about 105 minutes

Drive times are routing estimates from OSRM without traffic; rush hour and highway construction can add significant time.

Outdoors

Lakes & recreation

Grapevine Lake (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) offers marinas, swimming, camping and trails, and the city has an extensive park system.

Things to do

Notable attractions near Grapevine

• Downtown districtHistoric Downtown Grapevine

  Historic Main Street with restaurants, wine-tasting rooms and festivals.

• FestivalGrapeFest

  Annual September wine festival on Main Street.

• LakeGrapevine Lake

  Corps of Engineers lake on the city's north side.

• ShoppingGrapevine Mills

  Large outlet mall with family attractions.

• Immersive artMeow Wolf Grapevine

  Immersive art experience at Grapevine Mills.

Everyday life

Shopping, dining & amenities

Historic Main Street has local restaurants, wineries and shops. Grapevine Mills mall, the Gaylord Texan resort and many hotels and restaurants serve visitors and residents alike.

Due diligence

Utilities, internet & flood checks

• Electricity: parts of this area are open to retail electric choice (compare plans at PowerToChoose.org), while many rural and some city areas are served by an electric cooperative or municipal utility with no choice. The provider depends on the exact address.
• Water & sewer: inside city limits, service usually comes from the city or a water supply corporation. Outside city limits, homes often rely on a water supply corporation or a private well plus an on-site septic system (OSSF). Ask for well and septic inspections before closing.
• Internet: options range from fiber and cable in town to fixed wireless and satellite in the country. Check any address on the FCC National Broadband Map.
• Flood risk: look up the property on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask your insurance agent about flood coverage, even outside a mapped flood zone.

Map

Grapevine on the map

Use the layer button (top right of the map) to show TEA school district boundaries or FEMA flood hazard zones around Grapevine.

School district and flood layers are for general reference only. Verify districts with the TEA School District Locator or the district, and flood zones with the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and a survey or elevation certificate. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Local FAQ

Grapevine questions

Sources

Where these facts come from

• Zillow Research, ZHVI by city (as of September 2026)
• Realtor.com Research ZIP inventory (September 2026)
• Greater Fort Worth REALTORS® ZIP Detail (Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center) (September 2026)
• Texas Education Agency, 2026 Statewide Multi-Year Ratings and TXschools.gov
• Texas Comptroller, 2025 county, city and school district tax rates · Comptroller exemptions
• Appraisal district contacts (Comptroller county directory): Tarrant County
• Wikipedia: Grapevine (history; 2020 U.S. Census population)
• OSRM routing (drive-time estimates)
• Official site: Grapevine

This content is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and deadlines change. Confirm details with the appropriate agency, attorney, CPA or lender.