Prairie View, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Waller County County
Prairie View, TX
At a Glance
How Prairie View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prairie View a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prairie View residents earn a median household income of $19,106 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,908. The unemployment rate stands at 19.2% (433% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,144 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie View is $171,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,415. Median rent is $837/month, with 46.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Prairie View reports 210 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 758/100K.
Education
43.4% of adults in Prairie View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie View has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.