Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Prairie Village, KS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,605
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
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.
Explore the City
Meadowbrook Park has several walking trail the whole family can enjoy near Prairie Village.
Enjoy a long run though the tree shaded path at Foxhill South Park.
Jump on a KC Ride Bus and head to just about anywhere.
Cool off at the Hallbrook Country Club Pool.
Stop in for a beer and watch the big game at Rock & brews.
On those hot summer days residents can enjoy Summer Salt's ice cream in Prairie Village.
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
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Prairie Village, KS is $1,285 for a studio, $1,606 for one bedroom, $2,103 for two bedrooms, and $3,389 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prairie Village has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,606/month
810 Sq Ft
House
$2,427/month
1,595 Sq Ft
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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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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
489 Students
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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
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 June 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.