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Prairie Heights

Washington · 4,998 residents · 3.74 sq mi
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Prairie Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,640. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $500,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,998
+4%since 2023
from 4,817 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,336 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 1,288 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2023
from 40.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K201020202024Prairie Heights
20245K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,640
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $129,438 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,715
−5%since 2023
from $51,426 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+3%since 2023
from 0.369 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$500,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $485,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,828
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,859 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.8%
+32.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+2%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic83%(3,996)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(444)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(377)
Diversity Score37.2%(1,790)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82%(4,098)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(528)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other6.8%(342)
Diversity Score39%(1,948)
Diversity Score
39
+5%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
−7%since 2023
from 34.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Female
52.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Prairie Heights, Washington?

Prairie Heights, Washington has about 4,998 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Prairie Heights, Washington?

The typical household in Prairie Heights, Washington earns about $130,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie Heights, Washington expensive?

In Prairie Heights, Washington, the median home is worth about $500,200, and the typical rent is about $1,828 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Heights, Washington?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie Heights, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie Heights, Washington?

About 3.2% of people in Prairie Heights, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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