Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
14%
Prairieville
Prairieville, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,200
Population
34,738
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Experience tranquil suburban life complete with nearby urban conveniences
Community
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Great Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Relaxed
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Prairieville is a flourishing Baton Rouge suburb that offers the amenities of city living in a more peaceful, laid-back setting. The community is just a 30-minute drive southeast of Baton Rouge, and the I-10 that connects the two continues to bring in new residents and business.
Space is plentiful in Prairieville, with bigger lot sizes and homes than one might expect in neighboring cities in towns. You’ll find a collection of bars and restaurants scattered around the country lanes of the community. The area is also experiencing a revitalization of the roads and plenty of new construction. Retail stores and national chains line Airline Hwy., providing the area with more than enough to take care of the usual shopping trip.
Families will appreciate the great schools that serve the area, but all residents will delight in the raved-about community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,835
Average: $117,652
Education
10,008
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,576
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Prairieville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Prairieville, LA is $1,200 for one bedroom, $1,639 for two bedrooms, and $2,020 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Prairieville has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,200/month
637 Sq Ft
House
$2,382/month
1,846 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Prairieville, LA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
842 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
664 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
845 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
853 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
567 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
770 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
631 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
804 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Highland Road Observatory and Park
- LSU Hilltop Arboretum
- Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field
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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.