Living in Prairie Ridge, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prairie Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Prairie Ridge has 12,074 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $114,356 (17% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $462,000, the median rent is $1,965/month.
Prairie Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 12,074
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $114,356State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $462,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,965/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Prairie Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Washington median; home values 18% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Prairie Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prairie Ridge the median home value is $462,000, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,965 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,194 a month in housing costs.
Prairie Ridge median household income
The median household income in Prairie Ridge is $114,356 and the income per person is $50,085. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Prairie Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,494
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.78
Prairie Ridge demographics
- Population
- 12,074
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 4,343
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prairie Ridge ›
Education in Prairie Ridge
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Prairie Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prairie Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.6%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Prairie Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Ridge | 12,074 | $114,356 | $462,000 | $1,965 |
| Prairie Heights | 4,998 | $130,640 | $500,200 | $1,828 |
| South Prairie | 309 | $117,250 | $444,000 | — |
| Tehaleh | 9,561 | $155,646 | $741,700 | $3,365 |
| Crocker | 1,254 | $109,695 | $419,400 | — |
| Bonney Lake | 22,090 | $136,845 | $607,900 | $2,256 |
| Alderton | 2,706 | $97,446 | $431,500 | $1,633 |
| McMillin | 1,348 | $140,556 | $611,400 | $2,192 |
| Orting | 8,978 | $132,877 | $493,100 | $2,284 |
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What is the median household income in Prairie Ridge, WA?
The median household income in Prairie Ridge is $114,356, 17% 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 Ridge?
The median home value in Prairie Ridge is $462,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Prairie Ridge?
The median gross rent in Prairie Ridge is $1,965 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Prairie Ridge, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Washington median; home values 18% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Prairie Ridge?
The median age in Prairie Ridge is 36.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Prairie Ridge?
The average commute to work in Prairie Ridge is 36 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prairie Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Prairie Ridge is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prairie Ridge?
14.3% of adults in Prairie Ridge 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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