Prairieville, LA Economy


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Prairieville, LA is an excellent suburb of Baton Rouge, located just twenty minutes away from the city. Home to local companies like Cumberland Industries and Louisiana State University, Prairieville provides its residents with a wide array of amenities. With its low 2 bedroom rent of $1,200 compared to the US average of $1,430, living in Prairieville is both affordable and convenient. The grocery cost index in Prairieville is 99 versus 100 in the US which makes it an economical destination for those looking to save on their food expenses. The city also boasts an abundance of parks and trails for outdoor activities as well as great shopping and dining options for entertainment.

Prairieville has an unemployment rate of 4.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Prairieville has seen the job market increase by 1.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 29.7%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Prairieville
- The Sales Tax Rate for Prairieville is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Prairieville is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Prairieville
- The average income of a Prairieville resident is $33,849 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Prairieville resident is $104,721 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPrairieville, LouisianaUnited States
  4.96
  -5.0%-6.2%
  29.7%33.5%
  9.0%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $42,199$37,638
  $104,721$69,021
  $118,311$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  1.9%0.5%
  7.4%6.8%
  11.1%10.0%
  6.8%2.5%
  8.5%11.0%
  3.0%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  3.5%1.9%
  5.4%4.7%
  0.5%1.9%
  7.3%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  2.0%4.2%
  9.0%9.3%
  13.2%14.0%
  0.4%2.1%
  7.1%7.0%
  3.6%4.8%
  8.6%4.7%
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