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Cost of living in Prien summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prien. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Prien is 113 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Prien is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Prien is $271,752.
The median income in Prien is $87,292.
Prien's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Prien Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Prien | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 144 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Prien, LA Weather
The average high in Prien is 77.4° and the average low is 58.3°.
There are 74.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 61.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Prien |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 61.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Prien Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Prien
The current population in Prien is 7,119. The population has decreased 0.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,119 | -13.7% |
| 2023 | 8,248 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 8,326 | 2.2% |
| 2021 | 8,147 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 8,469 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 8,437 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 7,976 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 7,864 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 7,903 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 8,114 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 8,142 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 7,960 | 4.7% |
| 2012 | 7,603 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 7,607 | 6.4% |
| 2010 | 7,148 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prien
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Prien is:
79.7% White with 5,676 White residents.
10.0% African American with 714 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 31 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 234 Two Or More residents.
6.4% Hispanic with 459 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Prien | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.7% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.0% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.4% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Prien
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Prien is 54.8% female with 3,903 female residents.
Prien is 45.2% male with 3,216 male residents.
| Gender | Prien | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prien for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Prien completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Prien completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Prien completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Prien completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Prien completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Prien completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Prien completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Prien completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Prien completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Prien | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 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 | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prien, Louisiana
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2.1% of households in Prien earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Prien earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Prien earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.6% of households in Prien earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Prien earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.0% of households in Prien earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.6% of households in Prien earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.2% of households in Prien earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.8% of households in Prien earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.2% of households in Prien earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Prien | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.6% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.6% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.2% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
