Living in South Prairie, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
South Prairie has 309 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $117,250 (19% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $444,000.
South Prairie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 309
- Median age
- 38.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $117,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $444,000State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is South Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in South Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Prairie the median home value is $444,000, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,398 a month in housing costs.
South Prairie median household income
The median household income in South Prairie is $117,250 and the income per person is $45,532. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in South Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 121
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.73
South Prairie demographics
- Population
- 309
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 113
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 14.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Prairie ›
Education in South Prairie
16.9% of adults 25 and older in South Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
South Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Prairie | 309 | $117,250 | $444,000 | — |
| Prairie Heights | 4,998 | $130,640 | $500,200 | $1,828 |
| Prairie Ridge | 12,074 | $114,356 | $462,000 | $1,965 |
| Wilkeson | 552 | $130,250 | $434,300 | $1,594 |
| Crocker | 1,254 | $109,695 | $419,400 | — |
| Buckley | 5,371 | $124,583 | $574,100 | $1,992 |
| Tehaleh | 9,561 | $155,646 | $741,700 | $3,365 |
| Carbonado | 704 | $117,083 | $452,700 | $1,809 |
| Bonney Lake | 22,090 | $136,845 | $607,900 | $2,256 |
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What is the median household income in South Prairie, WA?
The median household income in South Prairie is $117,250, 19% 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 South Prairie?
The median home value in South Prairie is $444,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is South Prairie, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in South Prairie?
The median age in South Prairie is 38.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in South Prairie?
The average commute to work in South Prairie is 37 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Prairie?
The unemployment rate in South Prairie is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Prairie?
16.9% of adults in South 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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