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Prairie Ridge
  • Suburb of Seattle, WA
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Suburb
Seattle

Prairie Ridge

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    C
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      C+
    Prairie Ridge is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 12,575. Prairie Ridge is in Pierce County. Living in Prairie Ridge offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Prairie Ridge there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Prairie Ridge and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Prairie Ridge are above average.
    About Prairie Ridge...
    Population
    12,575
    Suburb of
    Seattle
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $325,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,772
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      45%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Prairie Ridge

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $89,928
    National
    $69,021
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