What is the average home price in Prairie Lea 78661?

As of May '26, the median home price in Prairie Lea 78661 is $201,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Prairie Lea 78661 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have decreased 1.4% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Prairie Lea 78661?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Prairie Lea 78661 to decrease 4.6% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Prairie Lea 78661?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Prairie Lea 78661 are 30.4% White, 21.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, 52.1% Hispanic. The population is 658, with 34.8% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Prairie Lea 78661?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Prairie Lea 78661 is on the market for 287 days. This is an increase of 17.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Prairie Lea 78661?

The average rent price in Prairie Lea 78661, as of the latest data, is N/A. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is N/A. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is N/A, N/A, and N/A respectively.

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Prairie Lea—78661

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$201,000

1.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$47,900

23.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

287

17.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-4.6%

Median Rent

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Prairie Lea

As of May '26, the median home price in Prairie Lea is $201,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.4%. This indicates that home prices in Prairie Lea are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -4.6%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$201,000	-1.4%
Single Family	$201,000	-2.9%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Prairie Lea

Prairie Lea lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	N/A	N/A
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

3 Bedrooms

100.0%

Property Listings — Prairie Lea

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Prairie Lea is 287. This is a increase of 17.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$280,000	22.0%
Listing Count	2	100.0%
Listings as % of Homes	N/A	100.0%
Days on Market	287	17.0%

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Demographics — Prairie Lea

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Prairie Lea has a population of 658, which has increased by 90.7% over the past 5 years. Prairie Lea is a popular place for families, as children make up 34.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 7.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 0.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	658	90.7%
% Under 18	34.8%	34.9%
% Seniors	19.3%	2.7%
% WFH	0.0%	N/A
% w/ College Degree	7.2%	-25.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Prairie Lea is a predominantly hispanic area, with 52.1% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 13.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Prairie Lea is white, making up 30.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.0% of the population in Prairie Lea, and this percentage has decreased by 100.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	30.4%	-33.2%
% Black	21.6%	148.3%
% Hispanic	52.1%	13.8%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	0.0%	-100.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Prairie Lea

Prairie Lea lacks sufficient mortgage origination data for analysis.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	N/A
% Conventional Loans	N/A
% Government Loans	N/A
% Investor Loans	N/A
% Second Loans	N/A
% Cash Out Refinance	N/A

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Rentals and Section 8 — Prairie Lea

Prairie Lea lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	N/A
Total Units Section 8	N/A
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,480
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,740
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,230
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,560

Prairie Lea—78661

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Prairie Lea

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Prairie Lea

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Prairie Lea

Demographics — Prairie Lea

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Prairie Lea

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Prairie Lea

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Prairie Lea

Home Price to Income Ratio

Prairie Lea — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.2
Median Home Price	$201,000
Median Household Income	$47,900