At a Glance
Median Income
$115,610
$46,363 per capita
Home Value
$302,200
Zillow: $338,080
Median Rent
$1,225/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.5% smoking rate
How Prairieville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairieville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prairieville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prairieville residents earn a median household income of $115,610 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,363. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairieville is $302,200 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,080. Median rent is $1,225/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
37.4% of adults in Prairieville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairieville has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population35,010
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,591/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,610
Per Capita$46,363
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$12,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,381
Housing
A+
Home Value$302,200
Rent$1,225
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$338,080
Housing Units12,643
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Prairieville was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.