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Prairie Ridge, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
Prairie Ridge, WA
At a Glance
How Prairie Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prairie Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prairie Ridge residents earn a median household income of $110,795 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,971. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% 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 Ridge is $436,200 , 55% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $671,859. Median rent is $1,742/month, with 32.2% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Prairie Ridge 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
15.9% of adults in Prairie Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.