salaryRent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (75%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,560 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 69 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Prairie View?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Prairie View
| Size | Prairie View | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $801 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,077 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,635 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,407 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Prairie View overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Prairie View, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Prairie View
Life in Prairie View
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Prairie View?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $149 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $167,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Prairie View, TX?
Renting in Prairie View costs a median of about $1,014 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Prairie View?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,560 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Prairie View cheap or expensive?
Prairie View is rated Expensive: rent takes 53.6% of the typical household income of $22,713. It ranks 69th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Prairie View?
The median homeowner in Prairie View pays $3,158 a year in property taxes, about 1.88% of the median home value.
Is Prairie View more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Prairie View?
The median home value in Prairie View is $167,600, about 7.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,431 people live in Prairie View. Numbers are typical (middle) values.