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Prairie Heights, WA
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Prairie Heights, WA
At a Glance
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)
Is Prairie Heights a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Prairie Heights reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,759/100K.
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. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.