Grand Prairie Airbnb Market Data

85.6/ 100#14 of 55 Dallas neighborhoodssuburban

Grand Prairie is one of 55 neighborhoods in the Dallas Airbnb market (11,054 active listings, $39,983 average annual revenue). Figures below are trailing twelve months for entire-home rentals, benchmarked against the city average. Check the Dallas short-term rental regulations before underwriting, since rules differ by jurisdiction.

Avg Annual Revenue
$40,586+2% vs city
per STR listing (Surge data)
Average Daily Rate
$220+9% vs city
entire-place listings
Occupancy
59%-1% vs city
trailing 12 months
RevPAR
$111-8% vs city
revenue per available night

Grand Prairie Performance Data

STR benchmarks against the rest of Dallas and where Grand Prairie ranks among its neighborhoods.

Grand Prairie vs Dallas Average

Short-term rental performance compared to the citywide average (Surge market data, trailing 12 months)

Where Grand Prairie Ranks

STR market score across all 55 Dallas neighborhoods — Grand Prairie highlighted

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The Surge Take: Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie scores 85.6/100 on Surge's STR market score, ranking #14 of 55 Dallas-area submarkets we track. That puts it in the top tier of the Dallas market — the score blends guest demand drivers, proximity to attractions and employers, and property fundamentals, and Grand Prairie performs across the board. Average listings gross $40,586/year, roughly in line with the Dallas metro average.

The revenue profile is a $220 average daily rate at 59% occupancy (RevPAR $111). That's a healthy mid-market ADR — the sweet spot for durable demand from both leisure and work travel. As a suburban submarket, demand skews toward families, relocations, and medical or project stays — larger homes tend to outperform.

Regulation-wise, Grand Prairie falls under Grand Prairie, which allows short-term rentals with compliance requirements — STRs allowed citywide with $480 annual permit; monthly HOT remittance required. Registration-style regimes are manageable and tend to thin out casual competition, which can favor professional operators.

Generated from live Surge market data: short term rental performance metrics and our jurisdiction-level regulation tracking. Not investment advice.

Grand Prairie STR Regulations

Regulated

Jurisdiction: Grand Prairie · Last verified 2026-07-14

STRs allowed citywide with $480 annual permit; monthly HOT remittance required

Grand Prairie passed its current STR ordinance (Chapter 29, Art. IX) in May 2022, permitting short-term rentals in residential properties citywide with a $480 annual non-refundable permit. Operators must pass a mandatory on-site safety inspection, designate a 24/7 local contact with 1-hour response, hand-deliver neighbor notices to all properties within 200 feet, and pay 7% city HOT directly to the city monthly (no platform agreement). Fines start at $500/day.

What operators need to know
  • •$480 annual non-refundable permit via city portal
  • •Mandatory on-site inspection (smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, exits)
  • •24/7 local contact, 1-hour response time
  • •Neighbor notice hand-delivered to all properties within 200 feet
  • •7% city HOT paid directly to Grand Prairie by 30th of following month
  • •$1M liability insurance required
  • •Permit number on all advertisements
  • •Permit display inside front entrance
Lodging Taxes
7% city + 6% state = 13% combined

HOA covenants and deed restrictions can prohibit short-term rentals regardless of Grand Prairie rules — always review them before purchasing. Surge handles permitting, registration, and lodging tax compliance for every property we manage.

This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Regulations change — verify current requirements with local authorities before making investment decisions.

Grand Prairie STR Investment FAQ

Is Grand Prairie a good area for Airbnb investment?

Grand Prairie ranks #14 of 55 Dallas neighborhoods with an STR market score of 85.6/100. Short-term rentals here earn an average of $40,586/year at a $220 average daily rate and 59% occupancy.

How much do Airbnbs make in Grand Prairie, Dallas?

The average short-term rental in Grand Prairie generates $40,586 in annual revenue, with an average daily rate of $220 and RevPAR of $111. Individual results vary by property size, quality, and management.

What short-term rental rules apply in Grand Prairie?

Grand Prairie falls under Grand Prairie short-term rental rules: STRs allowed citywide with $480 annual permit; monthly HOT remittance required. See the regulations section on this page for requirements, taxes, and sources — note that HOA and deed restrictions can also apply.

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Monthly Revenue Seasonality

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

19,468

Total Active STR Listings

14 days

Avg Booking Lead Time

3.2 nights

Avg Length of Stay

+12.3%

Supply Growth (YoY)

Revenue Distribution

Top 10%$72,000+
Top 25%$48,000+
Median$34,200
Bottom 25%$18,000

Competitive Landscape

Entire Home/Apt68%
Private Room28%
Shared Room4%
Superhost %24%

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