Prairie Village, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Johnson County County
Prairie Village, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Prairie Village a Good Place to Live?
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 3.4% (6% 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 $490,248. 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 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,097/100K.
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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.