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About
Life in Prairie Village
Prairie Village is a community of 22,937 people in Kansas. The median household income is $113,530, median rent runs about $1,794 per month, and median home values are around $435,700. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Prairie Village at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
2.8%
Broadband Internet
96.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.8% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Prairie Village: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Prairie Village, the largest foreign-born group is from India (9.3%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
22.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
50.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 69% above KS average
Rent, home values, and income in Prairie Village
In Prairie Village, rent runs 69% above the KS average, and home values are 101% above the KS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,961
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1959
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $490,248 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KS
Unemployment in Prairie Village and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Johnson County, which includes Prairie Village, is close to the KS average.
Unemployment rate
Prairie Village: Johnson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Johnson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Prairie Village is about 4% of Johnson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Prairie Village Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Kansas City, MO-KS metro area
Commute19.6 min avg
How Prairie Village residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Prairie Village, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Medium hub5.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Prairie Village runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
96.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
650.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Prairie Village Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Johnson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Johnson County, which includes Prairie Village, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $110,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 17 | Hail | $100,000 |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Johnson County, county-wide
Prairie Village is about 4% of Johnson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Johnson County, which includes Prairie Village, is typically good — 250 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
250
per year
Moderate Days
112
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Johnson County, county-wide
Prairie Village is about 4% of Johnson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Prairie Village has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.9"
Annual Snowfall
13.8"
Hot Days/Year
34
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 1.28" |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 1.73" |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 2.48" |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 4.12" |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 5.26" |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 5.23" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.75" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.46" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.25" |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 3.05" |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 2.37" |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 1.75" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Prairie Village
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Prairie Village's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Shawnee Mission
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Shawnee Mission
St Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Kansas City
Children's Mercy South
Childrens · 4.1 mi away · Overland Park
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Prairie Village
Prairie Village's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 72.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
72.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Prairie Village (within 15 miles)
Johnson County Community College
6.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,332 students · in-state tuition $2,424 · 31% graduate · median earnings $49,934 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
6.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 10,649 students · in-state tuition $3,630 · 22% graduate · median earnings $44,475 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Missouri-Kansas City
4.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,817 students · in-state tuition $13,216 · 58% graduate · median earnings $63,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,580 students · in-state tuition $46,270 · 77% graduate · median earnings $73,697 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,312 students · in-state tuition $41,540 · 49% graduate · median earnings $59,717 (10 yrs after entry)
MidAmerica Nazarene University
11 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 983 students · in-state tuition $38,620 · 69% graduate · median earnings $70,804 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Prairie Village
Prairie Village has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
56 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Prairie Village
Corinth Library
8100 Mission Road, Prairie Village
Cities Near Prairie Village
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Prairie Village FAQ
Is Prairie Village, Kansas affordable?⌄
Prairie Village's median rent is $1,794/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $113,530/year. Median home value is $435,700.
Is Prairie Village, Kansas safe?⌄
Prairie Village's violent crime rate was 96 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 650 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Prairie Village, Kansas?⌄
Johnson County, which includes Prairie Village, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Prairie Village, Kansas?⌄
The cost of living in Prairie Village is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,794/month and median household income is $113,530/year. The median home value is $435,700. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Prairie Village, Kansas?⌄
The average commute in Prairie Village is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from