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Is Prairieville a Good Place to Live? Prairieville, Louisiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Prairieville ranks #494 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #91 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.6%, #19 of 208) and high household income ($104,923, #32 of 208), and trails on long commutes (31.9 min, #203 of 208).
Prairieville by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Prairieville's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Prairieville: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Prairieville safe?
What is the cost of living in Prairieville?
Prairieville's cost of living index is 90.8, 9% below the US level of 100 and #234 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,324/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $338,080, 56% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
| Measure | Prairieville | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 90.8#234 of 1,308 | 88.2 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $338,080#489 of 1,187 | $217,039 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,109/mo#760 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $317,400#580 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,324/mo#563 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 15.1%#66 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana 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.
Prairieville 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. Prairieville is in the Baton Rouge, LA metro.
Louisiana housing market →Is Prairieville safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Prairieville alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Prairieville crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Prairieville?
The median household in Prairieville earns $104,923, 26% above the US figure of $83,163 and 72% above Louisiana ($60,986). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Prairieville | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $104,923#284 of 1,312 | $60,986 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 4.6%#83 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Prairieville?
The median resident of Prairieville is 37.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 37.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #527 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 85.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Prairieville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 37.2 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 37.8%#527 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 85.8% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Prairieville's schools and health?
Prairieville's 7 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 13.4 students per teacher and $14,108 spent per pupil. 32.8% of adults are obese and 10% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Prairieville | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 83.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 13.4#206 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $14,108#687 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 32.8%#596 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10%#402 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 17.7%#799 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 6.3%#175 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,882 students are enrolled in Prairieville's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Prairieville?
The average commute in Prairieville is 31.9 minutes (Louisiana 26.2); 1% of workers take transit and 8.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Prairieville scores 7.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #1203 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.9°F and winters 54.3°F, with 62.5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Prairieville | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 31.9 min#1198 of 1,312 | 26.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 11.3%#1124 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 82.7% | 78.3% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 8.9% | 8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.3#1203 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana 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 | 61.7 | 43.1 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 65.6 | 46.7 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 71.9 | 52.3 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 77.8 | 58.7 | 4.8 |
| May | 84.3 | 66.7 | 5.6 |
| Jun | 88.5 | 72.9 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 90 | 75 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 90.3 | 74.7 | 6 |
| Sep | 87.1 | 70.9 | 4.5 |
| Oct | 79.6 | 60.7 | 5 |
| Nov | 70.4 | 50.3 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Carville 2 Sw.
| Measure | Prairieville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 68.7°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.9°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 54.3°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 62.5 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Carville 2 Sw.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Prairieville?
Ascension Parish's air had a median air quality index of 33, and 96% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Ascension Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.32% of building value, higher than 90% of US counties.
| Measure | Prairieville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 33#100 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.32%#1124 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Ascension Parish: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Ascension Parish
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.21% | 94% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0056% | 75% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0099% | 54% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0022% | 51% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.001% | 29% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.054% | 15% 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 Prairieville compare with similar-size cities?
Prairieville is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #91 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 35,238.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LAPop. 35,238 | #494 | 58.2 | $104,923 | $1,324/mo | no data | 31.9 min |
| Norristown, PAPop. 35,893 | #697 | 55.0 | $66,701 | $1,422/mo | 487 | 26.9 min |
| Torrington, CTPop. 35,547 | #409 | 59.9 | $70,856 | $1,169/mo | 98 | 25 min |
| Oakville, MOPop. 35,333 | #330 | 61.4 | $106,362 | $1,091/mo | no data | 27.6 min |
| Butte, MTPop. 35,052 | #654 | 55.8 | $61,857 | $856/mo | no data | 16.9 min |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #485 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 | 15.3 min |
| McMinnville, ORPop. 34,596 | #749 | 54.2 | $73,736 | $1,380/mo | 163 | 20.8 min |
| Kearney, NEPop. 34,246 | #486 | 58.3 | $69,724 | $949/mo | 229 | 13.9 min |
| Meridian, MSPop. 34,137 | #1220 | 44.3 | $36,562 | $910/mo | 554 | 18.9 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 Prairieville compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Prairieville ranks #1 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 58.2 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 72% above the Louisiana median. Homes are 56% above the typical Louisiana home.
| City | Rank in LA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LAPop. 35,238 | #1 | 58.2 | $104,923 | $1,324/mo | no data |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #2 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year |
| Kenner, LAPop. 64,904 | #3 | 51.0 | $64,020 | $1,179/mo | 288 |
| Slidell, LAPop. 28,561 | #4 | 50.0 | $70,497 | $1,375/mo | 275 |
| Houma, LAPop. 32,392 | #5 | 48.4 | $58,194 | $1,058/mo | 489 |
| New Orleans, LAPop. 371,853 | #6 | 48.0 | $56,631 | $1,251/mo | part year |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #7 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 |
| Metairie, LAPop. 139,729 | #8 | 46.7 | $73,042 | $1,175/mo | no data |
| Bossier City, LAPop. 62,901 | #9 | 46.5 | $55,819 | $1,107/mo | 704 |
| Lafayette, LAPop. 121,715 | #10 | 45.2 | $61,915 | $1,100/mo | 1,131 |
| Laplace, LAPop. 28,343 | #11 | 44.1 | $69,030 | $1,351/mo | no data |
| Ruston, LAPop. 22,284 | #12 | 43.6 | $31,120 | $816/mo | 286 |
| Baton Rouge, LAPop. 222,771 | #13 | 43.3 | $49,994 | $1,067/mo | part year |
| Shreveport, LAPop. 180,982 | #14 | 40.2 | $48,699 | $987/mo | 1,163 |
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #15 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data |
| Alexandria, LAPop. 44,060 | #16 | 38.6 | $47,113 | $931/mo | 2,448 |
| New Iberia, LAPop. 27,571 | #17 | 36.8 | $47,087 | $894/mo | 1,088 |
| Terrytown, LAPop. 24,726 | #18 | 36.0 | $51,718 | $1,135/mo | no data |
| Monroe, LAPop. 47,004 | #19 | 35.9 | $40,505 | $886/mo | 1,647 |
| Marrero, LAPop. 32,540 | #20 | 32.0 | $41,402 | $1,042/mo | no data |
All 20 Louisiana cities we track, by overall score. Louisiana statewide: median income $60,986, violent crime 515.1 per 100,000.
How is Prairieville's score calculated?
Prairieville scores 58.2 out of 100, #494 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Louisiana'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 · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Prairieville. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
60.8 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Prairieville. Similar-size median 52.2.
57.5 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Prairieville's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
64.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Prairieville's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
73.7 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Prairieville. Similar-size median 46.7.
77.4 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Prairieville. Similar-size median 47.3.
32.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Prairieville's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
33.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
42.3 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Prairieville alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Prairieville.
— - 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: Prairieville's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Prairieville 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 Prairieville
Is Prairieville, LA a good place to live?
Prairieville ranks #494 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #91 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low poverty (4.6%, #19 of 208) and high household income ($104,923, #32 of 208), and trails on long commutes (31.9 min, #203 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Prairieville?
Prairieville's cost of living index is 90.8, 9% below the US level of 100 and #234 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,324/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $338,080, 56% above the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
Is Prairieville safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Prairieville alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Prairieville crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Prairieville?
The median household in Prairieville earns $104,923, 26% above the US figure of $83,163 and 72% above Louisiana ($60,986). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Prairieville?
Median rent in Prairieville is $1,324/mo (Census), #563 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,109/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 15.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Prairieville?
The typical home value in Prairieville is $338,080, up 1.9% in a year, against $217,039 for Louisiana and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $317,400.
How are the public schools in Prairieville?
Prairieville's 7 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 13.4 students per teacher and $14,108 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Prairieville?
The average commute is 31.9 minutes, #1198 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.2 minutes across Louisiana. 11.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Prairieville?
Prairieville averages 68.7°F over the year, 81.9°F in summer and 54.3°F in winter, with 62.5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Prairieville walkable?
Prairieville scores 7.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1203 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 Prairieville at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Ascension Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.32% of building value, higher than 90% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Prairieville?
Ascension Parish's air had a median air quality index of 33, and 96% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Prairieville?
Prairieville has 35,238 residents. The median resident of Prairieville is 37.2 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 37.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #527 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 85.8% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Prairieville compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Prairieville ranks #1 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 58.2 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 72% above the Louisiana median. Homes are 56% above the typical Louisiana home.
What cities are similar in size to Prairieville?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Prairieville's population of 35,238 are Norristown, PA (#697 overall), Torrington, CT (#409 overall), Oakville, MO (#330 overall), Butte, MT (#654 overall), and Lewiston, ID (#485 overall). Prairieville is #494.