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Crime in Prairie View summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Prairie View. Key points include:
There were 79 total crimes in Prairie View in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Prairie View is 1,108.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Prairie View is 322.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Prairie View is 785.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Prairie View is -47.69% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Prairie View Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Prairie View / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 79 | 1,108.6 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 322.8 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 14.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 70.2 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 210.5 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 56 | 785.9 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 26 | 364.9 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 23 | 322.8 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 98.2 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Prairie View summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prairie View. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Prairie View is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Prairie View is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Prairie View is $217,583.
The median income in Prairie View is $21,060.
Prairie View's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Prairie View Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Prairie View | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 103 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Prairie View, TX Weather
The average high in Prairie View is 79.1° and the average low is 57.4°.
There are 58.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Prairie View |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 79.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 57.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 58.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Prairie View Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Prairie View
The current population in Prairie View is 8,431. The population has increased 60.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,431 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 8,220 | 2.3% |
| 2022 | 8,039 | 24.4% |
| 2021 | 6,464 | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 6,813 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 6,678 | 5.4% |
| 2018 | 6,337 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 6,286 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 6,209 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 6,064 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 5,890 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 5,702 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 5,553 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 5,395 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 5,254 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prairie View
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Prairie View is:
3.4% White with 290 White residents.
81.6% African American with 6,883 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 38 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.2% Two Or More with 104 Two Or More residents.
13.2% Hispanic with 1,112 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Prairie View | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3.4% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 81.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.2% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Prairie View
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Prairie View is 52.6% female with 4,432 female residents.
Prairie View is 47.4% male with 3,999 male residents.
| Gender | Prairie View | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prairie View for adults over 25
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8.0% of adults in Prairie View completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Prairie View completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Prairie View completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Prairie View completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Prairie View completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Prairie View completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Prairie View completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Prairie View completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Prairie View completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Prairie View | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prairie View, Texas
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26.0% of households in Prairie View earn Less than $10,000.
4.1% of households in Prairie View earn $10,000 to $14,999.
32.9% of households in Prairie View earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.2% of households in Prairie View earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Prairie View earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.3% of households in Prairie View earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.8% of households in Prairie View earn $75,000 to $99,999.
4.3% of households in Prairie View earn $100,000 to $149,999.
0.8% of households in Prairie View earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.0% of households in Prairie View earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Prairie View | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 26.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 32.9% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.3% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.8% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
