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Cost of living in Prairie Ridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Prairie Ridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Prairie Ridge is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Prairie Ridge is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Prairie Ridge is $491,798.
The median income in Prairie Ridge is $114,356.
Prairie Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Prairie Ridge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Prairie Ridge | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 167 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Prairie Ridge, WA Weather
The average high in Prairie Ridge is 59.9° and the average low is 42.5°.
There are 103.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.6 inches of precipitation each year with 9.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Prairie Ridge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 103.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Prairie Ridge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Prairie Ridge
The current population in Prairie Ridge is 12,074. The population has increased 4.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,074 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 12,054 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 12,444 | -1.0% |
| 2021 | 12,575 | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 11,980 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 11,994 | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 12,550 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 12,733 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 12,814 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 12,495 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 11,935 | 5.5% |
| 2013 | 11,313 | -4.1% |
| 2012 | 11,795 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 11,463 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 11,612 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Prairie Ridge
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Prairie Ridge is:
79.3% White with 9,573 White residents.
0.7% African American with 87 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 86 American Indian residents.
2.9% Asian with 356 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 60 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 691 Two Or More residents.
10.1% Hispanic with 1,221 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Prairie Ridge | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.1% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Prairie Ridge
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Prairie Ridge is 48.3% female with 5,834 female residents.
Prairie Ridge is 51.7% male with 6,240 male residents.
| Gender | Prairie Ridge | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Prairie Ridge for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Prairie Ridge completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Prairie Ridge completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Prairie Ridge completed high school / ged.
30.0% of adults in Prairie Ridge completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Prairie Ridge completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Prairie Ridge completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Prairie Ridge completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Prairie Ridge completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Prairie Ridge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Prairie Ridge | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 30.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Prairie Ridge, Washington
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3.2% of households in Prairie Ridge earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Prairie Ridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.6% of households in Prairie Ridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.8% of households in Prairie Ridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.7% of households in Prairie Ridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in Prairie Ridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Prairie Ridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
33.6% of households in Prairie Ridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Prairie Ridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.1% of households in Prairie Ridge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Prairie Ridge | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.2% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.6% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.7% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 33.6% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.1% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
