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Cost of living in Prairieville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prairieville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Prairieville is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Prairieville is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Prairieville is $336,954.
The median income in Prairieville is $104,923.
Prairieville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Prairieville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Prairieville | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Prairieville, LA Weather
The average high in Prairieville is 78.1° and the average low is 57.0°.
There are 79.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.6 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Prairieville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Prairieville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Prairieville
The current population in Prairieville is 35,238. The population has increased 34.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35,238 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 35,010 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 34,215 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 34,118 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 33,228 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 31,974 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 31,721 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 30,536 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 29,732 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 29,721 | 4.4% |
| 2014 | 28,465 | 3.2% |
| 2013 | 27,575 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 27,447 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 27,151 | 3.9% |
| 2010 | 26,132 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prairieville
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Prairieville is:
74.2% White with 26,162 White residents.
12.3% African American with 4,330 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 710 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 326 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 1,531 Two Or More residents.
6.1% Hispanic with 2,167 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Prairieville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.3% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Prairieville
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Prairieville is 50.2% female with 17,693 female residents.
Prairieville is 49.8% male with 17,545 male residents.
| Gender | Prairieville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prairieville for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Prairieville completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Prairieville completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Prairieville completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Prairieville completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Prairieville completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Prairieville completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Prairieville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Prairieville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Prairieville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Prairieville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prairieville, Louisiana
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2.5% of households in Prairieville earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Prairieville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Prairieville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Prairieville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.6% of households in Prairieville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.1% of households in Prairieville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.3% of households in Prairieville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.8% of households in Prairieville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.9% of households in Prairieville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.6% of households in Prairieville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Prairieville | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.6% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.3% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.8% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
