Living in Prairie Heights, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prairie Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Prairie Heights has 4,998 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $130,640 (33% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $500,200, the median rent is $1,828/month.
Prairie Heights at a glance
- Population
- 4,998
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $130,640State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $500,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,828/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 96.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Prairie Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Washington median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Prairie Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prairie Heights the median home value is $500,200, 50% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,828 per month, which is 43.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,358 a month in housing costs.
Prairie Heights median household income
The median household income in Prairie Heights is $130,640 and the income per person is $48,715. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Prairie Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,705
- Owner-occupied
- 96.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.9%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.09
Prairie Heights demographics
- Population
- 4,998
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 1,616
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prairie Heights ›
Education in Prairie Heights
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Prairie Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prairie Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Prairie Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Heights | 4,998 | $130,640 | $500,200 | $1,828 |
| South Prairie | 309 | $117,250 | $444,000 | — |
| Prairie Ridge | 12,074 | $114,356 | $462,000 | $1,965 |
| Tehaleh | 9,561 | $155,646 | $741,700 | $3,365 |
| Crocker | 1,254 | $109,695 | $419,400 | — |
| Wilkeson | 552 | $130,250 | $434,300 | $1,594 |
| Buckley | 5,371 | $124,583 | $574,100 | $1,992 |
| Bonney Lake | 22,090 | $136,845 | $607,900 | $2,256 |
| Carbonado | 704 | $117,083 | $452,700 | $1,809 |
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What is the median household income in Prairie Heights, WA?
The median household income in Prairie Heights is $130,640, 33% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Prairie Heights?
The median home value in Prairie Heights is $500,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Prairie Heights?
The median gross rent in Prairie Heights is $1,828 per month, about 43.9% of household income.
Is Prairie Heights, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Washington median; home values 11% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Prairie Heights?
The median age in Prairie Heights is 41.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Prairie Heights?
The average commute to work in Prairie Heights is 32 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prairie Heights?
The unemployment rate in Prairie Heights is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prairie Heights?
15.6% of adults in Prairie Heights 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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