Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Prairie View
Prairie View, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$962
Population
2,067
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Texas’s college town is on the rise
Up-and-Coming
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College Town
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Community
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Close-Knit
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Peaceful
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Prairie View is a small community focused on the heart of the town: Prairie View A&M University. Prairie View A&M was ranked as one of the fastest-growing universities in Texas and the community is excited to partner with the school to encourage economic growth. There are plans in motion to add a shopping strip, bowling alley, recreation center, and opportunities to commercialize university research.
Prairie View A&M hosts events for students and the community. Homecoming brings in hundreds of alumni, family, and friends to celebrate through tailgates, step shows, and concerts featuring popular artists. Other places for entertainment can be found just a minutes away in the towns nearby. Get an adrenaline rush at Skydive Houston in Waller or admire exotic cacti and succulents at the Peckerwood Garden. If you’re looking for a quick weekend trip to the city, Prairie View is less than an hour away from Houston.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$31,428
Average: $53,113
Education
281
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
864
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Prairie View has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Prairie View, TX is $805 for a studio, $962 for one bedroom, $883 for two bedrooms, and $1,446 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prairie View has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$962/month
444 Sq Ft
House
$1,115/month
1,565 Sq Ft
Townhome
$826/month
566 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Prairie View, TX is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
765 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.