Prairie Village, Kansas

Small Kansas city with local appeal

Midwest Kansas City, MO-KS Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.4

C

out of 100

Overview

Prairie Village is a Kansas city with a population of approximately 22,900, part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $500,763. Median household income is $99,691.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,900 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $500,763 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $99,691 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.2 minutes
  • Part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,900

Source: Census ACS

$500,763

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$99,691

Source: Census ACS

21.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

117 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Johnson County (county-level results)

53%
45%
Democrat 183,451
Republican 154,247
Leans D+8.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 41/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 54.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 69.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 54.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.4

Location

Prairie Village, KS (38.9968, -94.6315)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.