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Prairie View, TX

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Population
8,969
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
270 ft
Median Home Value
$167,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$21,060
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityKaty, Texas22 miles away · 28,373 residents.

About Prairie View

Prairie View is a city in Waller County, Texas, situated on the northwestern edge of the Houston metropolitan area. Home to Prairie View A&M University, a historic institution founded in 1876 as the state's first public historically black college, the community of approximately 8,431 is served by the Waller Independent School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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