At a Glance
Median Income
$91,300
$46,291 per capita
Home Value
$278,400
Zillow: $202,231
Median Rent
$1,398/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,669/100K
2,828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
99.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Prien Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prien's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prien a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prien residents earn a median household income of $91,300 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,291. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,056 business establishments, including 460 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prien is $278,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,231. Median rent is $1,398/month, with 19.5% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Prien reports 2,669 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 602% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,828/100K.
Education
41.6% of adults in Prien hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
99.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prien has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,248
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,547/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,300
Per Capita$46,291
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,400
Rent$1,398
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$202,231
Housing Units3,181
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent2,669/100K
Property2,828/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain59.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+99.5%
Graduate+15.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Prien was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Lake Charles Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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