Median Income
$91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value
$448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
20.4%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$910
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.1%
69% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.5%
40% lower than US avg
How La Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population26,406
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,573/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$58,000
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty7.5%
Commute28 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$910
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units11,045
Rent Burden16.7%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQIN/A
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation46 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+21.7%
Graduate+8.7%
Is La Prairie a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, La Prairie receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. La Prairie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in La Prairie is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in La Prairie is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.7% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
La Prairie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches, including 63.2 inches of snow.
La Prairie has a population of 26,406 with a density of 1,573 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.4%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 8.8% Asian.
Population
26,406
Total Population
2021 Census
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
La Prairie vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 4.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Spanish | 74.4% |
| 456% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 20.8% |
Social Characteristics
La Prairie vs U.S. Average
The median household income in La Prairie is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
Income: La Prairie vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $91,000 |
| 21% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $58,000 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.1% |
| 69% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 7.9% |
| Work from Home | 41.1% |
The median home value in La Prairie is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $910 (22% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $448,000 |
| 59% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $910 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.2% |
| Housing Units | 11,045 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: La Prairie vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: La Prairie vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
La Prairie has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 51.5 inches.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 51.5 inches |
| 35% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 63.2 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4168°N, 73.4992°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |