
11. Grand Prairie, Texas
With a population of 183,000, Grand Prairie Texas is a large size town. Just six percent of the local population is over 65. The median house price is $146,000. The average temperature is 67 F. Unemployment is just four percent. Grand Prairie scores 29 on the Walkability index. Grand Prairie is between Dallas and Fort Worth just south of Dallas International Airport. It is a warm place with an average high of 77 F and 37 inches of rain. Snow is rare. The number of doctors is above the national average and the city is well ranked for successful aging. Grand Prairie has a robust economy and many attractions. On Memorial Day, you can watch the pony races at the Lone Star Park. The thoroughbred meeting stakes are over one million dollars.

There are many events held throughout the year at the Verizon Theatre. At Christmas time you can enjoy a spectacular two-mile light display known as Prairie Lights. There are more than 500 displays and over three million lights. Visit Traders Village, which is the largest flea market in Texas. Enjoy the local chili cook-offs and special events on the weekends. You can also watch The Grand Prairie Air Hogs minor league games at the Ballpark. Grand Prairie has numerous award-winning local parks and recreational facilities. To cool off, you can go to the Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark, which is the largest indoor waterpark in Texas.