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Living in
Prairieville.
Prairieville is an unincorporated community in Ascension Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Prairieville
If you're considering Prairieville, understand that you're looking at a genuine bedroom community—most people work in or around Baton Rouge and commute in, averaging about 32 minutes each way. Housing is relatively affordable for the quality of life, with median home values around $317k and rent at $1,324, which is reasonable given the area's reputation and amenities. The trade-off is that this is still Louisiana—summers are hot and humid, and you're in a region prone to tropical weather.
Prairieville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Foreign-Born
5.7%
Broadband Internet
91.6%
of households
Population Growth
+9.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.7% foreign-born, most often from Iran
Who lives in Prairieville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Prairieville, the largest foreign-born group is from Iran (22.6%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.3%
of households
Married Couples
61.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.80
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 24% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Prairieville
In Prairieville, rent runs 24% above the LA average, and home values are 47% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
5.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,020
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $339,720 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Prairieville
Unemployment in Ascension Parish, which includes Prairieville, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Prairieville: Ascension Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ascension Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Prairieville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.9 min avg
How Prairieville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Prairieville, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Regional airport · few flights421k passengers boarded in 2025
- 46 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M 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 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Prairieville, runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,278.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ascension County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ascension Parish, which includes Prairieville, the most common type is excessive heat, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $128,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2023 | 36 | Excessive Heat | $16,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
| 2019 | 8 | Tornado | $52,000 |
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
Ascension Parish, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ascension Parish, which includes Prairieville, is typically good — 348 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
348
per year
Moderate Days
15
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Ascension Parish, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Prairieville has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
67.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
72
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
134
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 43°F | 5.47" |
| Feb | 66°F | 47°F | 4.39" |
| Mar | 72°F | 52°F | 4.42" |
| Apr | 78°F | 59°F | 4.77" |
| May | 84°F | 67°F | 5.60" |
| Jun | 89°F | 73°F | 7.14" |
| Jul | 90°F | 75°F | 6.28" |
| Aug | 90°F | 75°F | 5.97" |
| Sep | 87°F | 71°F | 4.48" |
| Oct | 80°F | 61°F | 4.95" |
| Nov | 70°F | 50°F | 4.06" |
| Dec | 64°F | 45°F | 5.01" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Prairieville
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Prairieville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Womans Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Baton Rouge
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Baton Rouge
Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge
Acute Care Hospitals · 10 mi away · Baton Rouge
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.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Prairieville
Prairieville's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 37.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Prairieville (within 15 miles)
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
11.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 821 students · in-state tuition $16,553 · 47% graduate · median earnings $63,092 (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: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 58 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Prairieville
Prairieville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (58 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
59 mi awayNatchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Prairieville
Galvez Branch
40300 Highway 42, Prairieville
Cities Near Prairieville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Prairieville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Prairieville FAQ
Is Prairieville, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Prairieville's median rent is $1,324/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $104,923/year. Median home value is $317,400.
Is Prairieville, Louisiana safe?⌄
Prairieville is policed by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 229 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1279 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Prairieville, Louisiana?⌄
Ascension Parish, which includes Prairieville, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Prairieville, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Prairieville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,324/month and median household income is $104,923/year. The median home value is $317,400. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Prairieville, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Prairieville is 32 minutes, which is longer 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