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Prairie Village
  • Suburb in Kansas

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade A minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Prairie Village is a suburb of Kansas City with a population of 22,812. Prairie Village is in Johnson County and is one of the best places to live in Kansas. Living in Prairie Village offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Prairie Village there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Prairie Village and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Prairie Village are highly rated.

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About Prairie Village...
Population
22,812

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$333,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,475
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Prairie Village Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    109.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    21.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    13.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    100.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    954.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    275.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    19%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in Prairie Village

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$92,753
National
$69,021

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