Prairieville is a medium-sized town located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 33,197 people and ten associated neighborhoods, Prairieville is the 12th largest community in Louisiana. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Prairieville, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Prairieville, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Prairieville’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Prairieville does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $111,927.00.

Prairieville real estate is some of the most expensive in Louisiana, although Prairieville house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 8.09% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Prairieville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Prairieville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Prairieville, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.30 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

The population of Prairieville is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 37.11% of adults in Prairieville have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Prairieville in 2022 was $46,811, which is wealthy relative to Louisiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $187,244 for a family of four.

Prairieville is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Prairieville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Prairieville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Prairieville include French, English, German, Italian, and Irish.

The most common language spoken in Prairieville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.