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Prairie View, Texas

city · Waller County

At a glance

8,431
Population
$167,600
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$216,672
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,002/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$21,060
Median household income
73% below U.S. median
23.5 min
Average commute
69.1%
Homes with broadband
64.85%
Locations with fiber available
21.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost23% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates84%
College graduates46.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Waller County Economic Development Partnership
Waller County Economic Development Partnership offers tailored business support services to drive growth and success, assisting with site selection, funding resources, and streamlined permitting. It partners with local businesses to help startups and established companies thrive in a supportive economic environment in Waller County, Texas.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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