Grapevine vs Little Elm: the data, side by side
Little Elm's typical home value is $158,333 lower than Grapevine's ($402,876 vs $561,209, Zillow ZHVI, June 2026). On the computed commute grid, Grapevine posts the shorter free-flow drive to 9 of the six tracked employment centers. Which trade wins depends on your workplace and budget — the Fit Engine scores it for your exact profile.
Verified facts
| Grapevine | Little Elm | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Tarrant | Denton |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 51,320 | 61,219 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $561,209 | $402,876 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $1,937 | $2,282 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Commutes compared
| Destination | Grapevine | Little Elm |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 27 | 20 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 26 | 21 |
| Las Colinas | 15 | 41 |
| DFW Airport | 14 | 42 |
| Downtown Dallas | 28 | 45 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 29 | 61 |
| Richardson CityLine | 35 | 38 |
| Addison | 27 | 32 |
| Medical District | 23 | 45 |
| AllianceTexas | 35 | 58 |
| Cypress Waters | 21 | 40 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
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