Grand Prairie, TX vs Shafter, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Grand Prairie
72
#934 nationally
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in walk score (45 vs 32). Shafter leads in average commute (22 min vs 28.1 min). Grand Prairie leads in crime level (6.1 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grand Prairie, TX | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#934) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 202,134 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $317,295 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $76,626 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+21.1 |
C-
72 Score
Grand Prairie, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$317,295
Population
202,134
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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