Texas · Metropolitan Area
Prairie View is a small city in Texas with a population of 8,220. Residents earn $19,106 per year, which is 75% below the national average.
Based on current data, Prairie View receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Prairie View has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Prairie View is $19,106, 75% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Prairie View is $171,900, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $837 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Prairie View is below the national average at 355 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 693 per 100,000, 65% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Prairie View enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $19,106 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $10,908 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,464 |
| Unemployment | 10.1% |
| 181% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.2% |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,144 |
| County GDP | $6,168M |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 55 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 102 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,004 |
| 186% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.82% |
| Commute Time | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $171,900 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $210,559 |
| Median List Price | $269,000 |
| Median List Price | $269,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $192 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $837 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 20.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,004 |
| 186% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.82% |
| Obesity | 45.9% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 16.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.5% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.2% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 82.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 8,936/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 55 |
| Total Violent | 354.7/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Murder | 50.7/100K |
| 704% above US avg | |
| Rape | 33.8/100K |
| Robbery | 84.5/100K |
| Assault | 185.8/100K |
| Total Property | 692.6/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 270.3/100K |
| Theft | 422.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 33.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.0829°N, 95.9771°W |
| County FIPS | 48473 |
Winner: Republican by 25 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,111/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 55 |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 23.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |