Grapevine vs Southlake: the data, side by side
Grapevine's typical home value is $778,293 lower than Southlake's ($561,209 vs $1,339,502, Zillow ZHVI, June 2026). On the computed commute grid, Grapevine posts the shorter free-flow drive to 10 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 | Southlake | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Tarrant | Tarrant / Denton |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 51,320 | 31,500 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $561,209 | $1,339,502 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $1,937 | $5,700 |
Counties: Grapevine — Tarrant; Southlake — Tarrant / Denton. Property tax depends on the taxing units at each address, not the city line alone — see how Texas property tax works.
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 | Southlake |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 27 | 32 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 26 | 32 |
| Las Colinas | 15 | 19 |
| DFW Airport | 14 | 18 |
| Downtown Dallas | 28 | 32 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 29 | 32 |
| Richardson CityLine | 35 | 39 |
| Addison | 27 | 32 |
| Medical District | 23 | 27 |
| AllianceTexas | 35 | 33 |
| Cypress Waters | 21 | 26 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
Where the commute actually decides it
The employment centers where these two diverge most, free-flow model.
- Frisco (The Star) — Grapevine is 6 min closer (26 vs 32 min)
- Legacy West — Grapevine is 5 min closer (27 vs 32 min)
- Addison — Grapevine is 5 min closer (27 vs 32 min)
Which one fits your household?
- Grapevine: choose it if your commute anchors to Frisco (The Star) (26 vs 32 min), Legacy West (27 vs 32 min) — it wins 10 of the 11 tracked centers.
- Southlake: choose it if your commute anchors to AllianceTexas (33 vs 35 min) — it wins 1 of the 11 tracked centers.
- If budget leads: Grapevine typically prices $778,293 lower (June 2026); for renters, Grapevine's typical rent is lower ($1,937 vs $5,700).
- Two workplaces? The Fit Engine weighs both commutes and your budget band together.
Communities to shortlist
In Grapevine: Aura Four44 · Bear Run · Belfort Estates · Cobblestone Village
In Southlake: Adams Lane · Bella Ridge · Brook Forest · Cambridge Place
Every community page carries its own computed commute grid; the full rosters live on the city profiles.
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