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Is Prairie Meadows a good place to live?
Prairie Meadows is a good place to live. Prairie Meadows is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Prairie Meadows is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Prairie Meadows has 13 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.0 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $68,990 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 47.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Prairie Meadows are home owners, with 46% of residents renting and 54% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Prairie Meadows can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Prairie Meadows neighborhood guide.
Is Prairie Meadows, KS a safe neighborhood?
Prairie Meadows, KS is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Prairie Meadows?
The median home price in Prairie Meadows is $342,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $68,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.43%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,720 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $74K a year to afford the median home price in Prairie Meadows. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Prairie Meadows is $69K.
What are the best public schools in Prairie Meadows?
The best public schools that serve Prairie Meadows are:
- Lawrence High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Schwegler Elementary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
- Billy Mills Middle School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
What are the best private schools in Prairie Meadows?
The best private schools that serve Prairie Meadows are:
- Bishop Seabury Academy has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
What are the most popular zip codes in Prairie Meadows, Lawrence, KS?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Prairie Meadows, Lawrence, KS?
The most popular neighborhoods near Prairie Meadows, Lawrence, KS are Indian Hills, Centennial, Sunset Hills, Perry Park and Quail Run.
