At a Glance
Median Income
$107,664
$67,774 per capita
Home Value
$402,600
Zillow: $472,575
Median Rent
$1,655/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
1,080/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.4%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Prairie Village Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie Village's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prairie Village a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prairie Village residents earn a median household income of $107,664 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,774. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 30,095 business establishments, including 1,287 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie Village is $402,600 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $472,575. Median rent is $1,655/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Prairie Village reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,080/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
73.4% of adults in Prairie Village hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(118% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie Village has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population22,937
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density3,694/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,664
Per Capita$67,774
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$67,012M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444
Housing
A+
Home Value$402,600
Rent$1,655
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$472,575
Housing Units10,497
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent129/100K
Property1,080/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary147/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,051 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.4%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+31.1%
School Score7.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed207 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Prairie Village was built in 1958.
22.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 207 Mbps.
There are 1,287 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.