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Prairie View
  • Town in Texas
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Prairie View

    Report Card

    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade C
    3. Housing
      grade D+
    4. Nightlife
      grade B minus
    5. Good for Families
      grade C minus
    6. Diversity
      grade C minus
    7. Jobs
      grade D
    8. Weather
      grade B
    9. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade C+
    12. Commute
      grade A

    Prairie View is a town in Texas with a population of 6,464. Prairie View is in Waller County. Living in Prairie View offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many young professionals live in Prairie View and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Prairie View are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $179,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $942
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      81%
    • Own
      19%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      167.3
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      27.9
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      320.6
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      278.8
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      98.2
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      3%
    • 10-17 years
      4%
    • 18-24 years
      79%
    • 25-34 years
      5%
    • 35-44 years
      3%
    • 45-54 years
      2%
    • 55-64 years
      2%
    • 65+ years
      3%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      national  11%

    Working in Prairie View

    Jobs
    grade D
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $16,914
    National
    $69,021

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