Prairieville is a small city of 34,215 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $111,927
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Prairieville stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Prairieville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Prairieville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
Prairieville's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Prairieville costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Prairieville, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$292,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,204
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$111,927
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Prairieville's violent crime rate is 345.2 per 100,000 residents
— 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
345.2 /100k
Property Crime
1944.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Prairieville is served primarily by Ascension Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Prairieville, LA
National Avg
School District
Ascension Parish
—
Elementary Schools
19
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Prairieville sees average highs of 61.7°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 67.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Prairieville's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Prairieville roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $292,100 and median rent is $1,204/month.
Prairieville's violent crime rate is 345.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1944.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Prairieville are operated by Ascension Parish.
The district has 19 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Prairieville, LA has a population of 34,215, a median household income of $111,927, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Prairieville averages 61.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 67.2 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Prairieville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70769.
The population of Prairieville, Louisiana is 34,215 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Prairieville: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $292,100, median household income $111,927, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prairieville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
