Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Prairie Village
Prairie Village, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,588
Population
23,860
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Experience suburban luxury on the cusp of Kansas City
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Picturesque
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Located about nine miles southwest of Kansas City, Prairie Village is a tranquil town brimming with lush greenery and suburban offerings. Although Prairie Village is predominantly residential, the town contains numerous shopping centers teeming with exciting eateries and various retailers in a walkable environment.
A bevy of family-friendly events brings the community together in Prairie Village, including the annual Jazz Festival and VillageFest. Residents also congregate at Prairie Village’s 12 pristine parks, which cover more than 64 acres.
Nestled next to Overland Park, Prairie Village is convenient to a host of nearby attractions, such as the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City Zoo, and the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Quick access to multiple major roadways makes getting around from Prairie Village simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,750
Average: $126,349
Education
13,508
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,094
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Prairie Village has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Prairie Village, KS is $1,220 for a studio, $1,574 for one bedroom, $2,096 for two bedrooms, and $3,392 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prairie Village has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,574/month
814 Sq Ft
House
$2,877/month
1,686 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Prairie Village, KS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Antioch Park
- Loose Park
- Theis Park
- Kauffman Memorial Garden
- Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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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.