Living in Prien, LA

Explore Prien and see how it fits the life you want to build.

7,119 Population Calcasieu Parish County Census-Designated Place Place Type Louisiana State
Overall Match7.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Prien at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population7,119
Median Household Income$87,292
Median Home Value$278,000
Median Gross Rent$1,292
Median Age36.3
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment6.9%
Work From Home6.7%
Homeownership85.3%
Housing Vacancy14.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Prien is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Prien Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Prien and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.8 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.5 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.9 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.3 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Prien

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$278,000
Median Gross Rent$1,292
Homeownership85.3%
Housing Vacancy14.5%
Housing Value7.6/10
Housing Stability7.0/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Prien, LA

Median Household Income$87,292
Unemployment6.9%
Work From Home6.7%
Employment6.2/10
Remote Work Friendly5.8/10
Income Strength8.6/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Prien and how households are structured

Population7,119
Median Age36.3
Average Household Size2.7

Prien is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Prien

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Prien point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High92.2°F
Average Winter Low43.4°F
Annual Rainfall59.8 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Prien

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Prien is located in Calcasieu Parish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Calcasieu Parish.

County Intelligence

Prien & Calcasieu Parish

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Prien is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Prien.

Current NarrowTheList data for Prien shows a population of about 7,119. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Calcasieu Parish
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Prien.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.