Living in Prairie Village, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prairie Village · Census data 2020–2024
Prairie Village has 22,874 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $113,530 (53% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $435,700, the median rent is $1,794/month.
Prairie Village at a glance
- Population
- 22,874
- Median age
- 42State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $113,530State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $435,700State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,794/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 72.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Prairie Village a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 101% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Prairie Village
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prairie Village the median home value is $435,700, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,794 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,285 a month in housing costs.
Prairie Village median household income
The median household income in Prairie Village is $113,530 and the income per person is $71,642. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Prairie Village: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,287
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.26
Prairie Village demographics
- Population
- 22,874
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 9,969
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prairie Village ›
Education in Prairie Village
72.6% of adults 25 and older in Prairie Village have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 31.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prairie Village
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Prairie Village vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Village | 22,874 | $113,530 | $435,700 | $1,794 |
| Mission Hills | 3,548 | $250,001 | $1,237,800 | — |
| Fairway | 4,159 | $152,574 | $618,000 | $1,944 |
| Mission | 9,915 | $75,534 | $289,100 | $1,194 |
| Roeland Park | 6,763 | $88,774 | $276,200 | $1,582 |
| Mission Woods | 184 | $163,750 | $750,000 | — |
| Merriam | 11,085 | $73,600 | $263,300 | $1,181 |
| Westwood | 2,093 | $118,250 | $404,200 | $1,921 |
| Westwood Hills | 469 | $190,625 | $564,000 | $3,250 |
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What is the median household income in Prairie Village, KS?
The median household income in Prairie Village is $113,530, 53% 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 Village?
The median home value in Prairie Village is $435,700, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Prairie Village?
The median gross rent in Prairie Village is $1,794 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Prairie Village, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Kansas median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 101% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Prairie Village?
The median age in Prairie Village is 42 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Prairie Village?
The average commute to work in Prairie Village is 20 minutes; 26.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prairie Village?
The unemployment rate in Prairie Village is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prairie Village?
72.6% of adults in Prairie Village 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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