Grand Prairie is the 9th largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and the 17th largest city in the state of Texas. Grand Prairie is conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth in the far western part of Dallas County. The city offers relaxation, family fun, friendly neighbors and a smart place to live and do business. More than 195,000 people live in Grand Prairie. Residents tend to be 30-something, dual-income homeowners. In Grand Prairie, families who have lived here for generations welcome newcomers who choose to move to Grand Prairie for the same reasons the natives don't leave – location, great schools, and hometown atmosphere.

The Grand Prairie Independent School District is the largest employer in Grand Prairie with approximately 3,972 employees. GPISD is a 58-square mile district serving approximately 27,000 students within the Dallas County portion of Grand Prairie.