Living in Prien, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prien · Census data 2020–2024
Prien has 7,119 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $87,292 (44% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $278,000, the median rent is $1,292/month.
Prien at a glance
- Population
- 7,119
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $87,292State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $278,000State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Prien a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Prien
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prien the median home value is $278,000, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,731 a month in housing costs.
Prien median household income
The median household income in Prien is $87,292 and the income per person is $50,817. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Prien: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,117
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.67
Prien demographics
- Population
- 7,119
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 2,665
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prien ›
Education in Prien
42% of adults 25 and older in Prien have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prien
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Prien vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prien | 7,119 | $87,292 | $278,000 | $1,292 |
| Lake Charles | 81,143 | $59,235 | $214,300 | $1,109 |
| Carlyss | 4,412 | $78,179 | $173,200 | $1,358 |
| Sulphur | 20,775 | $61,760 | $182,900 | $994 |
| Westlake | 4,743 | $68,381 | $166,100 | $1,049 |
| Moss Bluff | 12,482 | $92,036 | $252,900 | $1,324 |
| Hackberry | 899 | $105,263 | $231,300 | — |
| Iowa | 3,200 | $59,779 | $249,200 | $1,098 |
| Vinton | 3,176 | $41,875 | $106,800 | $947 |
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What is the median household income in Prien, LA?
The median household income in Prien is $87,292, 44% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Prien?
The median home value in Prien is $278,000, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Prien?
The median gross rent in Prien is $1,292 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Prien, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Prien?
The median age in Prien is 36.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Prien?
The average commute to work in Prien is 17 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prien?
The unemployment rate in Prien is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prien?
42% of adults in Prien 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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