In Prairie, Arkansas, the median home price is $154,347, compared with the Arkansas median of $222,998; median household income is $51,646; the population is 8,064; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 437.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 26.6 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Prairie at a glance
Population
8,064
Median Household Income
$51,646
Typical Home Value
$154,347
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
437.9
Avg Commute Time
26.6
About Prairie
Prairie has a population of 8,064. The median home value is $154,347, 31% below the Arkansas median. Median household income is $51,646 (15% below the Arkansas median). The most populated towns are Hazen, White River, and Watensaw.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Prairie
14 towns, by population.
County rankings in Arkansas
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Prairie at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Prairie?
- Prairie has a population of 8,064 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Prairie?
- The median home value in Prairie is $154,347. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Prairie?
- Median household income in Prairie is $51,646 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Prairie in?
- Prairie is in Arkansas.
- How many towns are in Prairie?
- Prairie contains 14 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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