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. Much of the housing stock in Prairieville was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Prairieville economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Prairieville, where 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.

One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.09% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. 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 citizens of Prairieville are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 37.11% of adults in Prairieville have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Prairieville in 2018 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.