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Prairieville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ascension Parish County
Prairieville, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Prairieville a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $332,708. 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.
Safety & Crime
Prairieville reports 499 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,829/100K.
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 (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.