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Prairieville

#1 in Best Suburbs to Live in Louisiana
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Baton Rouge, LA
  • 90 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      C
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    Prairieville is a suburb of Baton Rouge with a population of 30,536. Prairieville is in Ascension Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in Prairieville offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Prairieville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Prairieville are highly rated.
    About Prairieville...
    Population
    30,536

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $222,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,151
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      13%
    • Own
      87%
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    Prairieville Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      15%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Prairieville

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $98,130
    National
    $55,322
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    Prairieville Reviews

    90 reviews
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    Prairieville is an up and coming suburb of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The schools are phenomenal with great academics and are the top in the state. Over the past few years, Prairieville has developed very fast, with many new restaurants and places to shop. Living there my entire life, I have never felt unsafe. Overall, Prairieville is a great town with many opportunities and is family-oriented. I love it!!!
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    I love Prairieville, it is a lovely little town with everything you need. Fast food to nice restaurants, corner stores to malls, Prairieville is big enough to cover everything without becoming overwhelming, and it's growing every day!
    Great location not too far from Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Close to many popular stores and restaurants. Great safe schools, communities and quality of life. Place for great child development and productivity. Jobs are available and families can grow.