Washington · Metropolitan Area
Prairie Heights is a small town in Washington with a population of 4,817. Residents earn $129,438 per year, which is 72% above the national average.
Based on current data, Prairie Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Prairie Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Prairie Heights is $129,438, which is significantly higher than the national average — 72% above $75,149. This places Prairie Heights among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Prairie Heights is $485,800, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,859 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Prairie Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $129,438 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,426 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,354 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $90,111 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,820 |
| County GDP | $64,941M |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Healthcare | 2,355 |
| Retail | 2,124 |
| Manufacturing | 537 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $485,800 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $519,500 |
| Median List Price | $519,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $431 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,859 |
| 60% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,011 |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% |
| Depression | 29.6% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,855/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.3 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1497°N, 122.1092°W |
| County FIPS | 53053 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,288/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 29 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,355 |
| Restaurants | 1,771 |
| Retail Stores | 2,124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 86 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |