Living in Prairie View, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prairie View · Census data 2020–2024

Prairie View has 156 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $128,958 (74% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $123,400.

Prairie View is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Prairie View at a glance

Population
156
Median age
46.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$128,958State: $74,275
Median home value
$123,400State: $217,200
Homeowners
80.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
Average commute
17 min

Is Prairie View a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the Kansas median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%.

Cons: Unemployment of 9.1%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Prairie View

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prairie View the median home value is $123,400, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $850 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Prairie View$123,400
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Prairie View median household income

The median household income in Prairie View is $128,958 and the income per person is $45,230. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Prairie View$128,958
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Prairie View: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
82
Owner-occupied
80.8%
Renter-occupied
19.2%
Vacant
11%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1961
Average household size
2.14

Prairie View demographics

Population
156
Median age
46.5
Under 18
20.5%
65 and older
9.6%
Households
73
Foreign-born
1.3%
Veterans
6.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prairie View ›

Education in Prairie View

28.8% of adults 25 and older in Prairie View have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Prairie View28.8%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Prairie View

Unemployment rate
9.1%State: 3.9%
Average commute
17 minState: 20 min
Work from home
2%
Drive alone
89.8%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.2%

Prairie View vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Prairie View156$128,958$123,400—
Long Island136$62,083$78,800$725
Almena523$63,917$107,100$649
Logan598$68,715$77,100$614
Phillipsburg2,130$60,750$98,300$702
Norton2,689$53,125$96,800$598
Stamford178$29,519$49,300—
Orleans337$62,250$64,400$588
Alma1,154$75,703$163,800$641

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Living in Prairie View: FAQ

What is the median household income in Prairie View, KS?

The median household income in Prairie View is $128,958, 74% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Prairie View?

The median home value in Prairie View is $123,400, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Prairie View, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the Kansas median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: unemployment of 9.1%.

What is the median age in Prairie View?

The median age in Prairie View is 46.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Prairie View?

The average commute to work in Prairie View is 17 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Prairie View?

The unemployment rate in Prairie View is 9.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Prairie View?

28.8% of adults in Prairie View have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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