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Is Prairie Village a Good Place to Live? Prairie Village, Kansas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Prairie Village ranks #133 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #27 of 234 towns and #5 of 20 in Kansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($113,530, #26 of 234) and low violent crime (96 per 100,000, #25 of 146), and trails on high rents ($1,794/mo, #211 of 231) and expensive homes ($435,700, #195 of 231).
Prairie Village by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Prairie Village's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Prairie Village?
Prairie Village's cost of living index is 92.5, 7% below the US level of 100 and #337 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,794/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $495,700, 2 times the typical Kansas home ($249,603).
| Measure | Prairie Village | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 92.5#337 of 1,308 | 90.1 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $495,700#807 of 1,187 | $249,603 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,236/mo#812 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $435,700#865 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,794/mo#961 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.8x#506 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 19%#337 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Prairie Village housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Prairie Village is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro.
Kansas housing market →Is Prairie Village safe?
Prairie Village recorded 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 71% below the US rate of 328 and 79% below Kansas's 457. That ranks #120 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #25 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Prairie Village Police Department. Property crime runs 650 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Prairie Village | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 96#120 of 1,085 | 457 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 650#70 of 1,085 | 1,797 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Prairie Village?
The median household in Prairie Village earns $113,530, 37% above the US figure of $83,163 and 50% above Kansas ($75,514). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Prairie Village | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $113,530#197 of 1,312 | $75,514 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 5.7%#152 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +0.5%#391 of 1,132 | +0.4% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Prairie Village?
The median resident of Prairie Village is 42 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 72.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #31 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Prairie Village | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 42 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 72.6%#31 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 77% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Prairie Village's schools and health?
Prairie Village's 6 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Kansas 89.1%), with 17.3 students per teacher and $12,247 spent per pupil. 29.8% of adults are obese and 8.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Prairie Village | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 89.1% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 17.3#776 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $12,247#909 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 29.8%#383 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 8.9%#197 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 12.1%#19 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 4.9%#59 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,696 students are enrolled in Prairie Village's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Prairie Village?
The average commute in Prairie Village is 19.6 minutes (Kansas 20); 0% of workers take transit and 26.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Prairie Village scores 11.2 of 20 (above average walkable), #563 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.7°F and winters 32.3°F, with 40.7 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Prairie Village | KansasKS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 19.6 min#311 of 1,312 | 20 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 2.4%#89 of 1,312 | 4% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 69.4% | 76% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.7% | 2.3% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 26.7% | 10.3% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 11.2#563 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Kansas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38.7 | 20 | 1.3 |
| Feb | 44.3 | 23.9 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 54.9 | 33.7 | 2.5 |
| Apr | 65.1 | 43.9 | 4.1 |
| May | 74.5 | 55.5 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 83.6 | 64.9 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 88.2 | 69.4 | 4.8 |
| Aug | 86.8 | 66.9 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 79.1 | 58.4 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 67.7 | 46.7 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 54.3 | 34.6 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 42.5 | 24.6 | 1.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Olathe 3e.
| Measure | Prairie Village | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 55.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 76.7°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 32.3°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 40.7 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Olathe 3e.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Prairie Village?
Johnson County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Johnson County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 85% of US counties.
| Measure | Prairie Village | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 3#572 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.1%#234 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Johnson County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Johnson County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Winter weather | 0.0013% | 83% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0087% | 82% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.015% | 74% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.065% | 28% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Prairie Village compare with similar-size cities?
Prairie Village is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #27 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 22,874.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Village, KSPop. 22,874 | #133 | 67.1 | $113,530 | $1,794/mo | 96 | 19.6 min |
| Rock Springs, WYPop. 23,127 | #816 | 53.1 | $69,168 | $928/mo | 145 | 22.5 min |
| Watertown, SDPop. 23,044 | #659 | 55.7 | $69,600 | $942/mo | 181 | 12.6 min |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #1188 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 | 21.9 min |
| Keene, NHPop. 22,939 | #231 | 63.7 | $78,445 | $1,342/mo | 143 | 17.2 min |
| Radcliff, KYPop. 22,864 | #1183 | 45.6 | $58,559 | $971/mo | 287 | 24.7 min |
| North Platte, NEPop. 22,831 | #945 | 51.0 | $58,097 | $921/mo | 116 | 13.3 min |
| Central Falls, RIPop. 22,701 | #937 | 51.2 | $49,285 | $1,200/mo | 273 | 27.4 min |
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #1276 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data | 29.3 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Prairie Village compare with the rest of Kansas?
Prairie Village ranks #5 of the 20 Kansas cities we track, with a score of 67.1 against Kansas's statewide 55.1. Its households earn 50% above the Kansas median. Violent crime is 79% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2 times the typical Kansas home.
| City | Rank in KS | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leawood, KSPop. 33,809 | #1 | 72.6 | $185,625 | $1,983/mo | 71 |
| Olathe, KSPop. 145,057 | #2 | 68.4 | $114,009 | $1,314/mo | 230 |
| Lenexa, KSPop. 58,384 | #3 | 68.3 | $103,239 | $1,454/mo | 180 |
| Overland Park, KSPop. 200,306 | #4 | 67.9 | $104,834 | $1,515/mo | 161 |
| Prairie Village, KSPop. 22,874 | #5 | 67.1 | $113,530 | $1,794/mo | 96 |
| Shawnee, KSPop. 68,542 | #6 | 66.0 | $109,940 | $1,322/mo | 228 |
| Gardner, KSPop. 24,526 | #7 | 64.8 | $96,818 | $1,306/mo | 185 |
| Salina, KSPop. 46,307 | #8 | 58.2 | $61,783 | $959/mo | 449 |
| Dodge City, KSPop. 27,613 | #9 | 57.4 | $68,721 | $1,045/mo | 185 |
| Garden City, KSPop. 27,819 | #10 | 56.5 | $72,865 | $1,052/mo | 486 |
| Lawrence, KSPop. 96,051 | #11 | 56.0 | $65,009 | $1,091/mo | 441 |
| Derby, KSPop. 26,062 | #12 | 55.8 | $84,112 | $1,136/mo | part year |
| Manhattan, KSPop. 54,239 | #13 | 55.1 | $60,172 | $1,003/mo | no data |
| Emporia, KSPop. 24,131 | #14 | 53.7 | $52,704 | $815/mo | 266 |
| Junction City, KSPop. 22,331 | #15 | 53.2 | $61,181 | $1,024/mo | 609 |
| Leavenworth, KSPop. 37,195 | #16 | 53.0 | $72,987 | $1,229/mo | 455 |
| Topeka, KSPop. 125,786 | #17 | 50.5 | $56,956 | $979/mo | 882 |
| Hutchinson, KSPop. 39,709 | #18 | 50.0 | $58,687 | $881/mo | 608 |
| Wichita, KSPop. 397,945 | #19 | 47.1 | $64,620 | $975/mo | 1,209 |
| Kansas City, KSPop. 155,135 | #20 | 45.5 | $62,401 | $1,123/mo | 981 |
All 20 Kansas cities we track, by overall score. Kansas statewide: median income $75,514, violent crime 457.2 per 100,000.
How is Prairie Village's score calculated?
Prairie Village scores 67.1 out of 100, #133 of 1,312 (grade A, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Kansas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Prairie Village. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
68.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Prairie Village's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
96.0 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Prairie Village. Similar-size median 56.5.
74.9 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Prairie Village's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
53.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Prairie Village's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
62.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Prairie Village. Similar-size median 50.8.
79.1 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Prairie Village. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
35.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Prairie Village. Similar-size median 48.3.
62.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Prairie Village's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
53.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
68.3 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Prairie Village's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Prairie Village has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Prairie Village
Is Prairie Village, KS a good place to live?
Prairie Village ranks #133 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #27 of 234 towns and #5 of 20 in Kansas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($113,530, #26 of 234) and low violent crime (96 per 100,000, #25 of 146), and trails on high rents ($1,794/mo, #211 of 231) and expensive homes ($435,700, #195 of 231).
What is the cost of living in Prairie Village?
Prairie Village's cost of living index is 92.5, 7% below the US level of 100 and #337 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,794/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $495,700, 2 times the typical Kansas home ($249,603).
What is the crime rate in Prairie Village?
Prairie Village recorded 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 71% below the US rate of 328 and 79% below Kansas's 457. That ranks #120 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #25 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Prairie Village Police Department. Property crime runs 650 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Prairie Village?
The median household in Prairie Village earns $113,530, 37% above the US figure of $83,163 and 50% above Kansas ($75,514). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Prairie Village?
Median rent in Prairie Village is $1,794/mo (Census), #961 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,236/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 19% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Prairie Village?
The typical home value in Prairie Village is $495,700, up 7.3% in a year, against $249,603 for Kansas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $435,700.
How are the public schools in Prairie Village?
Prairie Village's 6 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Kansas 89.1%), with 17.3 students per teacher and $12,247 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Prairie Village?
The average commute is 19.6 minutes, #311 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 20 minutes across Kansas. 2.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Prairie Village?
Prairie Village averages 55.1°F over the year, 76.7°F in summer and 32.3°F in winter, with 40.7 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Prairie Village walkable?
Prairie Village scores 11.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #563 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Prairie Village at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Johnson County's biggest natural hazard losses in winter weather, hail, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.1% of building value, lower than 85% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Prairie Village?
Johnson County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 3 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Prairie Village?
Prairie Village has 22,874 residents. The median resident of Prairie Village is 42 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 72.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #31 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Prairie Village compare with the rest of Kansas?
Prairie Village ranks #5 of the 20 Kansas cities we track, with a score of 67.1 against Kansas's statewide 55.1. Its households earn 50% above the Kansas median. Violent crime is 79% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2 times the typical Kansas home.
What cities are similar in size to Prairie Village?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Prairie Village's population of 22,874 are Rock Springs, WY (#816 overall), Watertown, SD (#659 overall), Duncan, OK (#1188 overall), Keene, NH (#231 overall), and Radcliff, KY (#1183 overall). Prairie Village is #133.