salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31.9 minutes each way. Most homes (85.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,640 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 99 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Prairieville?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Prairieville
| Size | Prairieville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,115 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,268 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,232 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,435 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,417 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Prairieville overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Prairieville, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Prairieville
Life in Prairieville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Prairieville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $361 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $317,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Prairieville, LA?
Renting in Prairieville costs a median of about $1,841 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Prairieville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,640 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Prairieville cheap or expensive?
Prairieville is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $113,159. It ranks 99th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Prairieville?
The median homeowner in Prairieville pays $2,020 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Prairieville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Prairieville?
The median home value in Prairieville is $317,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
35,238 people live in Prairieville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.