A quick look at the population and steets in Prides Crossing City shows that the city has a mixed-use development. The majority of homes in the city are owner-occupied and were built between 1970 and 1999. However, the neighborhood's low vacancy rate means that housing supply is low compared to demand.
The neighborhood's ethnic makeup is very diverse. There are people of Lebanese and Swedish ancestry, and some residents speak Spanish or Vietnamese at home. The majority of the population, however, is white. Non-Hispanic Whites make up 59.6% of the population, and Hispanics and Latinos account for 12.7% of the neighborhood's total.
Prides Crossing's population has grown considerably in the last few years. It is home to a large number of refugees who have made New England their home. Over two thousand people have been resettled here from over twenty-four countries. Some of the most popular refugee origins are the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Somalia, Bhutan, Ukraine, and Afghanistan.
The public school system in Prides Crossing serves more than 25,000 students. It has four middle schools, seven high schools, and several learning centers. It also has an adult education component known as Night Life. The city is also home to nine institutions of higher education.