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Living in Prairie Village, Kansas
Prairie Village is a Johnson County city just inside the Kansas line in the eastern metro, developed by J.C. Nichols and incorporated in 1951. One of the metro’s established inner-ring suburbs, it is estimated at 23,008 residents as of July 1, 2025 and is known for its mid-century architecture, tree-lined streets, and walkable neighborhood shops.
23,008
Population (2025 est.)
$113,530
Median household income
$435,700
Median home value
Figures: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, Prairie Village city, Kansas (population estimate July 1, 2025; income, home value, homeownership, commute, and education 2020–2024).
Schools
Prairie Village is served by the Shawnee Mission School District (USD 512). We’re happy to confirm the specific schools tied to any address.
Working in Prairie Village
Prairie Village is primarily residential, with local commercial life centered on the Prairie Village Shops — one of the metro’s earliest shopping centers — and easy access to major employment in neighboring Overland Park and Kansas City.
Parks & Things to Do
City green spaces include Harmon Park and Franklin Park, along with the walkable Prairie Village Shops and the community’s network of tree-lined boulevards.
Prairie Village Real Estate
Prairie Village is prized for its well-kept mid-century homes and mature neighborhoods, with a high homeownership rate. Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median owner-occupied home value is $435,700. See what’s available now below.
Prairie Village Questions People AskFrequently Asked
What is the population of Prairie Village, Kansas?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Prairie Village’s population at 23,008 as of July 1, 2025.
How much do homes cost in Prairie Village?
Per the U.S. Census Bureau (2020–2024), the median value of owner-occupied homes in Prairie Village is $435,700. Search current listings for live pricing.
What school district serves Prairie Village?
Prairie Village is served by the Shawnee Mission School District (USD 512).
What is Prairie Village known for?
Prairie Village is known for its J.C. Nichols-planned mid-century neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and the Prairie Village Shops.
How far is Prairie Village from Kansas City?
Prairie Village sits in the eastern Johnson County metro just inside the Kansas line. The Census Bureau reports a mean commute of about 19.6 minutes for its workers.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Prairie Village city, Kansas); city, county, and school-district sources. Information is deemed reliable but should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.