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Grapevine

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Grapevine

Total population

51,139

Median home value

$493,100

57.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$111,376

Grapevine$111k
National$74k
Weather64°F · Mostly Sunny
Coordinates32.93°, -97.08°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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  • Wind Advisory · Moderate
    Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 12:27AM CDT until October 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Overview

Grapevine is a city located in northeast Tarrant County, Texas, United States, with minor portions extending into Dallas and Denton counties. Its population was 50,631 in the 2020 census, up from 46,334 in the 2010 census. The city is located in the Mid-Cities suburban region between Dallas and Fort Worth and includes a larger portion of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport than other cities.

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History & geography

History

In October 1843, General Sam Houston and fellow Republic of Texas commissioners camped at Tah-Wah-Karro Creek, also known as Grape Vine Springs, to meet with leaders of 10 Indian nations. This meeting culminated in the signing of a treaty of "peace, friendship, and commerce", which opened the area for homesteaders. The settlement that emerged was named Grape Vine due to its location on the appropriately named Grape Vine Prairie near Grape Vine Springs, both names in homage to the wild grapes that grew in the area. Grapevine is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County, established in 1844, before Texas joined the Union in 1846. The first recorded white settlement in what would become the modern city occurred in the late 1840s and early 1850s. General Richard Montgomery Gano owned property near Grape Vine and helped organize the early settlement against Comanche raiding parties before leading his band of volunteers to battle in the American Civil War. Growth during the 19th century was slow but steady; by 1890, Grape Vine had about 800 residents supported by such amenities as a newspaper, a public school, several cotton gins, a post office, and railroad service. The settlement made continued gains early in the 20th century and on January 12, 1914, the post office altered the town's name to one word: Grapevine. On Easter Sunday, April 1, 1934, Henry Methvin, an associate of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, killed two police officers, E.B. Wheeler and H.D. Murphy, during an altercation near Grapevine. A historical marker remains at the intersection of Dove Road and State Highway 114. Grapevine's population fell during the interwar period, as the economy stagnated, though the city was officially incorporated in 1936. Cotton was the primary crop for Grapevine until the…

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which are land and are covered by water. Grapevine has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) with long, very hot summers and short, mild winters.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
39.7
Median home value
$493,100
Housing units
22,885
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
4.6%

Race & ethnicity

White
68.2%
Black
4.7%
Asian
7.9%
Hispanic
21%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
32.9350
Longitude
-97.0759
Water area
3.68 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
64°F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
48°F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
64°F
Sunny
Saturday Night
46°F
Clear
Sunday
69°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
50°F
Mostly Clear

Forecast for Grapevine, TX from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
27.1%
Diabetes
8.6%
Adult obesity
28.8%
Binge drinking
18.7%
Adult smoking
9.7%
No leisure activity
20.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
682,338
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    20,799
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    17,338
  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    15,401
  • Carolina Chickadee
    Poecile carolinensis (Audubon, 1834) · Aves
    14,017
  • Mallard
    Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    13,813
  • Mourning Dove
    Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    13,296
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    13,278
  • Great Blue/Cocoi Heron
    Ardea herodias Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
    12,141

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
82
Elementary
47
Middle
16
High
13
Other
6

Largest nearby schools

  • KELLER H S
    High · KELLER · 3,089 students · 16.6:1 ratio
  • TRINITY H S
    High · EULESS · 2,665 students · 17.2:1 ratio
  • BELL H S
    High · HURST · 2,311 students · 16.3:1 ratio
  • BIRDVILLE H S
    High · NORTH RICHLAND HILLS · 2,086 students · 16.7:1 ratio
  • COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE H S
    High · COLLEYVILLE · 1,892 students · 14.2:1 ratio
  • GRAPEVINE H S
    High · GRAPEVINE · 1,718 students · 12.8:1 ratio
  • CARROLL SENIOR H S
    High · SOUTHLAKE · 1,444 students · 15:1 ratio
  • CARROLL H S
    Other · SOUTHLAKE · 1,441 students · 18.7:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
128
Largest magnitude
4
Largest event
2015-05-07

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.84
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,766

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
5,614
Avg daily Wikipedia views
187
Attention level
Quiet

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Grapevine

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Wildfires, storms and other events from NASA EONET (last 12 months, within 250 mi).

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library
  • • NASA EONET