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Living in Prairie Village

Prairie Village is a city in the United States, with a population of 22,874 in July 2026. The city had 44 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,794 per month and the median home value was US$435,700. There were 3,866 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Prairie Village?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 77%, and the vacancy rate was 3.09% in July 2026. 51% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Prairie Village yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,794/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct3.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,080 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent1,577 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count147 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 635 people of 23,008 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$113,530 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Prairie Village is 3.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Prairie Village 3.0%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd113,530 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct88.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct96.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct2.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct3.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary4,988 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,592 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate2.98 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Prairie Village. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Prairie Village. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct98.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools44 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct22.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio106 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents3,866 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,204 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Prairie Village when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPrairie Village highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Prairie Village highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego1,141Prairie Villagerecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,141 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents128.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Safety City Violent Crime Count21 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute19.6 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportMKC3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Prairie Village. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Prairie Village.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Prairie Village average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Prairie Village average monthly precipitation, mm035701051402639539913013511111996824633JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Prairie Village annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Prairie Village is 6.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Prairie Village 6.7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202421Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.39 · Feb 7.28 · Mar 13.67 · Apr 19.33 · May 24.56 · Jun 29.89 · Jul 32.33 · Aug 31.44 · Sep 26.89 · Oct 20.11 · Nov 12.5 · Dec 6.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013988 (KANSAS CITY DWTN AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.44 · Feb -3.11 · Mar 2.33 · Apr 7.94 · May 14 · Jun 19.56 · Jul 22.17 · Aug 21.06 · Sep 16.11 · Oct 9.28 · Nov 2.39 · Dec -2.94 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013988 (KANSAS CITY DWTN AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -2.09 · Feb -0.3 · Mar 6.55 · Apr 12.78 · May 18.28 · Jun 23.66 · Jul 26.14 · Aug 25.07 · Sep 20.36 · Oct 12.93 · Nov 6.3 · Dec 0.2 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 25.91 · Feb 38.86 · Mar 52.83 · Apr 98.81 · May 129.5 · Jun 135.4 · Jul 111.3 · Aug 118.9 · Sep 96.01 · Oct 82.3 · Nov 45.72 · Dec 33.02 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013988 (KANSAS CITY DWTN AP)15Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M360.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.11 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm787.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul26.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.65 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan1.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Portsmouth23,028 residentsNorthdale23,033 residentsSuwanee23,034 residentsWatauga22,981 residentsChambersburg23,041 residentsGarden City23,043 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Prairie Village residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.2%Foreign residents 2.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.485 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents635 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,430 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population23,008 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population22,909 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Prairie Village a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–64%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–77%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 44–66%
Family59%strong on family, weak on cost · range 49–69%
Retirement50%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 38–62%
Foreign residents635 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population23,008 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.03 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,577 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,080 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary4,988 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd435,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes76.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour67.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad2.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct0.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct63.27 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct79.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct2.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct72.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct97.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus11,720 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct26.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct90.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Prairie Village?

The median gross salary is 3,592 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Prairie Village?

The unemployment rate is 2.98 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Prairie Village?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.7 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Prairie Village?

Police recorded 1,141 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Prairie Village?

The published population is 23,008 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Prairie Village?

635 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Prairie Village a good place to live?

Prairie Village may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013988 (KANSAS CITY DWTN AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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