Prairie Heights, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,817 Population 1,288/sq mi density
$129,438 Median Income $51,426 per capita
$485,800 Home Value $671,859 Zillow
$1,859 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$129,438 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$485,800 home value, $1,859/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Prairie Heights, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$129,438
72% above
$51,426 per capita
Home Value
$485,800
72% above
Zillow: $671,859
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
60% above
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
47% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Prairie Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Prairie Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
172%
Home Value
172%
Rent
160%
Poverty
13%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prairie Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prairie Heights residents earn a median household income of $129,438 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,426. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prairie Heights is $485,800 , 72% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $671,859. Median rent is $1,859/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

17.9% of adults in Prairie Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prairie Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). 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 44.

Data Overview

People

Population4,817
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,288/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$129,438
Per Capita$51,426
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

A+
Home Value$485,800
Rent$1,859
Ownership95.5%
Zillow$671,859
Housing Units1,722
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation663 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Prairie Heights was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.