Southlake, Westlake, Grapevine and Colleyville

Colleyville

Colleyville was incorporated on January 10, 1956, and its city limits are now contiguous with those of Grapevine and Euless on the east, Bedford and Hurst on the south, Keller and North Richland Hills on the west and Southlake on the north. Although once a predominantly rural community, Colleyville has experienced significant residential development during the past decade. From a population of about 1,500 in 1960, it grew to 6,700 in 1980 and had an estimated population of 11,300 by 1989. As of January 2002 population was estimated to be about 20,000. Grapevine Highway (Highway 26) passes through its center, and many of its residents are commuters to Fort Worth.

Size - 12 square miles - 85% residential;  Median Age - 40; Median Income - $118,000;  Median Household Size - 3.3;  Average Total Household Income - $178,008;  Average Home Value $365,000,

Grapevine

Grapevine is located in the center of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, 20 miles NW of downtown Dallas and 19 miles NE of downtown Fort Worth.  The city is located in the NE corner of Tarrant County and is home to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.  Also located within the city is Grapevine Lake, a major water source for the Metroplex, managed by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers.  Grapevine has a total area of 34.6 square miles, and is one of the fastest growing communities in the DFW area.  Grapevine's population has increased from less than 12,000 in 1980 to nearly 46,000 today, an increase of 286 percent.  This is due to the city's proximity to developing employment centers such as Las Colinas in Irving and DFW Airport, excellent access to freeways leading to both downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth, affordable housing and a school district ranking high in accademic acheivements.  The average household has a median age of 37, a median household income of $107,000, median household size is 2.7, the average home value is $178,000 but can go up to a million, with a current property tax rate of 2.67%, remaining one of the lower tax rates in the area.

Grapveine is the oldest settlement in Tarrant County, originating under the Lone Star flag in 1844, a year before Texas became a part of the United States.  In October, 1844, General Sam Houston and fellow Republic of Texas Commissioners camped at Tah-Wah-Karro Creek, also known as Grape Vine Springs, to meet with leaders of ten Indian nations. This historic meeting culminated in the signing of a treaty of "peace, friendship and commerce," which opened the area for settlement by homesteaders and pioneers. The settlement was named Grapevine because of its location on the Grape Vine Prairie near Grape Vine Springs, both of which were named for the tart, wild Mustang grapes that blanketed the area. 

Located adjacent to beautiful Grapevine Lake, Grapevine has quickly become a "must see" for those visiting the DFW area.  Take a stroll through the Grapevine Downtown Historic Distric (Natl. Register Listed) where you will visit the Grapevine Heritage Center, take an Olde Tyme Carriage Ride.  Enjoy the many quaint boutiques and gift shops on old Main Street, or perhaps catch a passenger train ride to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards on the Grapevine Vintage Steam Railroad.  Locals and visitors alike don't want to miss the Grapevine New Vintage Wine Trail in April, which includes the Blessing of The Vines; or the Grapefest in September, not to mention Main Street Days in May.  In fact, there is SOOOO much to do in Grapevine that Grapevine publishes The Grapevine Play Book which offers year round activities for "players" of all ages; children, adults, and seniors alike!

"Millions of stories are gone forever, but it is not too late to capture what remains..."
Mayor William D. Tate
February 11, 2002

Southlake

Westlake

Other Adjacent Cities:

Bedford

Coppell

Euless

Flower Mound

Haslet

Highland Village

Hurst

Keller

N. Richland Hills

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