Living in Pine Prairie, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pine Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
Pine Prairie has 934 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $33,352 (45% lower than the Louisiana median), the median rent is $758/month.
Pine Prairie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pine Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 934
- Median age
- 43.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $33,352State: $60,756
- Median rent
- $758/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 69.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Pine Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 13.3%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Pine Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pine Prairie the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $758 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Pine Prairie median household income
The median household income in Pine Prairie is $33,352 and the income per person is $14,834. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Pine Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 326
- Owner-occupied
- 69.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.6%
- Vacant
- 18.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.45
Pine Prairie demographics
- Population
- 934
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 15.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 265
- Foreign-born
- 20%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pine Prairie ›
Education in Pine Prairie
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Pine Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pine Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 13.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 97.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Pine Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Prairie | 934 | $33,352 | — | $758 |
| Turkey Creek | 449 | $75,250 | $151,400 | $929 |
| Mamou | 2,864 | $24,808 | $86,500 | $521 |
| Ville Platte | 6,253 | $28,361 | $101,200 | $656 |
| Oakdale | 6,546 | $42,540 | $98,700 | $873 |
| Chataignier | 367 | $32,898 | $91,700 | $770 |
| Glenmora | 1,284 | $31,839 | $103,700 | $680 |
| McNary | 248 | $57,500 | $127,700 | — |
| Cheneyville | 559 | $17,132 | — | $856 |
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What is the median household income in Pine Prairie, LA?
The median household income in Pine Prairie is $33,352, 45% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Pine Prairie?
The median gross rent in Pine Prairie is $758 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Pine Prairie, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 13.3%; a poverty rate of 28.2%.
What is the median age in Pine Prairie?
The median age in Pine Prairie is 43.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Pine Prairie?
The average commute to work in Pine Prairie is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pine Prairie?
The unemployment rate in Pine Prairie is 13.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pine Prairie?
5.7% of adults in Pine Prairie 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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