South Prairie, Washington, is a city in Washington State. It is one of the smallest cities in the state and is considered one of the safest. However, it does have a high poverty rate, which is around 4.3%. South Prairie is a bit more affordable than neighboring cities like Bainbridge Island, which has a higher poverty rate than South Prairie. The median gross rent in South Prairie is $377 per month.
The City's boundary lines are 102nd Street, Yukon Avenue, and South Prairie Avenue. South Doty Avenue runs west to east through the center of the city, while 104th Street runs east-west. South Prairie Avenue is a four-lane thoroughfare that is also a cul-de-sac.
Prairie City's history dates back to 1856, when James Elliott founded the town. The town was originally called Elliott, but that was changed when it was discovered that Elliott was already a town in Kansas. The town's first resident was William Means. The city had its own school district until 1990, when it merged with Monroe to form the Prairie City-Monroe Community School District. Today, the school district is known as PCM.
In 2020, South Prairie's median household income was $88,375. The median age of the population was 49.2, while foreign-born residents had an average age of 51. The majority of people living in South Prairie were White or Asian. The majority of foreign-born residents were born in India, China, or Mexico.