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A rural suburb in Waller County
Prairie View offers a slower lifestyle 50 miles from Houston in a city formed by agriculture and education. Well into the 1980s, residents who had set up their farms here still relied on the local university for water, fire protection, ambulance and medical services. Today, Prairie View A&M remains a central axis of life, as it's a significant employer of the city. And the countryside continues to attract people who want a quiet life. "People are realizing they can get a little bit more for their dollar the further out they go [from downtown Houston]," says Realtor Laura Miranda of Compass RE Texas, LLC. "And with a lot of my clients, they are starting to work from home more, so they don't mind being out in Prairie View." Prairie View’s population has grown by nearly 5% since 2020. Over 8,000 people lived here as of 2024.
Prairie View is becoming a popular option for both new and established homeowners.
Cattle roam on one of the many farms outside of Prairie View, Texas.
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Prairie View is blooming with new constructions
As Prairie View's population blooms, it welcomes new housing options. "The area is just at the beginning stages of development, and it's just going to continue growing," Miranda says. "I'm seeing a lot of new construction. It seems to be the trend out there." Many of these new homes are clustered around 290 and offer spacious lots of nearly half an acre. And there are still plenty of lots for sale for people who want to build their own homes. The city's median home price is around $320,000, lower than the state's median. The average price per square foot is $248.
New construction homes are becoming a growing trend among the outskirts of Prairie View.
Many homes in and around Prairie View offer expansive front and rear lots.
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The traffic doesn't start until commuters hit Houston
Highway 290 flows through Prairie View, connecting this city to Cypress in over 20 miles and Houston in around 50 miles. University Drive is another major thoroughfare extending from 290 to Prairie View A&M University's main campus. Commutes are breezy, according to Miranda. "The traffic only starts once you're getting into the Houston city limits," she says. The university has a medical service center; outside of that, the closest hospitals are 20 to 30 miles away in Cypress and Tomball. While the town is small, it still has 12 churches that serve different denominations. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the closest major airport, in Houston.
The closest major shopping is in Cypress
The city has a smattering of chain restaurants and local eateries along its main roads and highway. “I would say as far as dining there’s def more options going in Hockley [10 miles away],” Miranda says. “But I think as Hockley grows, we’ll see more opportunities in Prairie View.” Hempstead is even closer, with Walmart for everyday conveniences. Houston Premium Outlets, one of a few larger shopping destinations in Cypress, is around 15 miles away. Residents can also head into Katy for more options, or trek to Houston.
Houston Premium Outlets, a short drive from Prairie View, offers name brand shopping.
Walmart, in nearby Hempstead, offers food and home goods for those in Prairie View.
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Carnival rides at the Waller County Fair and Rodeo
The Waller County Fair and Rodeo has been a tradition since 1945. The event is held during the fall in Hempstead at the Waller County Fairgrounds, giving locals a chance to enjoy the rodeo, livestock auctions and old-fashioned carnival rides.
Prairie View A&M University is a major economic boon for the city
Waller Independent School District earns a B from Niche and an A rating for its teachers. The city's Prairie View A&M University is a historically Black college founded in 1876, making it the state's second-oldest public institution of higher learning. The university has over 70 programs of study and draws in over $100 million annually to bolster Prairie View's economy.
Prairie View A&M is the heartbeat of the town of Prairie View, providing hundreds of jobs.
The Waller Independent School District boasts 8 schools in the Prairie View area.
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Playgrounds and cricket fields in Prairie View
Prairie View's parks are few and relatively small. Tapscott Public Park is located across from the city's fire station and features playgrounds and a mushroom fountain. Student Park offers a quiet spot for students to picnic or rest on benches between classes. Local athletes can head to the Prairie View Cricket Complex, which has six large fields within the city, or just outside the city to the Waller County Sports Association, which hosts youth baseball.
Tapscott Park, located in central Prairie View, is a local gem and is open daily.
Student Park, in Prairie View, offers a serene environment for students to relax.
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Hot summers, cool winters and overall crime trends in Prairie View
Weather is hot in Prairie View for nearly four months out of the year, and cool for less than three. The Houston metro area gets its share of extreme weather, including strong winds, torrential rain and hurricanes. The last hurricane to hit the area was Beryl in 2024. The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that crime in Waller County was up by 9% from 2023 to 2024.
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