Prien City Property Records in Louisiana

Prien is an unincorporated community in Calcasieu Parish on the southwest side of Lake Charles, near Prien Lake, with lakeside residential neighborhoods and commercial areas along Nelson Road and Ryan Street. Louisiana property records are organized by parish.

The Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court records deeds, mortgages and liens as ex-officio recorder at the courthouse in Lake Charles. The Calcasieu Parish Assessor's Office supplies assessment, ownership and exemption data, and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office is responsible for property tax collection. Permit, drainage and subdivision records are available from Calcasieu Parish government offices, and succession and title disputes are heard in the 14th Judicial District Court.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$91,300
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$278,400
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,456
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
0.52%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,398 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
84%
Population
Population:
8,248

Prien Property and Community Statistics

What Is the Population Profile of Prien

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Prien. White residents are the largest group at 81% (6,647 residents), followed by Black residents at 12% (955 residents) and residents of two or more races at 4% (328 residents). Hispanic residents make up 3% (267 residents), while Asian residents account for 0.51% (42 residents) and American Indian residents for 0.11% (9 residents).

White
81%
6,647
Black
12%
955
Two + Races
4%
328
Hispanic
3%
267
Asian
0.51%
42
American Indian
0.11%
9
Other Race
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Prien, Ratings Compared Across Louisiana A

Prien's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, from jobs and schools to housing and cost of living. The highest-rated categories are Weather (A) and Good for Retirees (A), followed by Public Schools (A-). Other notable ratings include Good for Families (A-), Housing (A-), Jobs (A-) and Cost of Living (B+), while Access to Parks and Walkability are rated C. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
B+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
B-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
A
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B+
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
B-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B+
Good for Families
Good for Families
A-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
A-
Jobs
Jobs
A-
Walkability
Walkability
C

How Educated Is Prien

Prien's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (31%), Bachelor Degree (23%), and Some College (12%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
31%
Bachelor Degree
23%
Masters Degree
12%
Some College
12%
Associate Degree
7%
Doctorate
3%
Below High School
0.48%

When Were Homes Built

Prien's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (37%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (32%) and 1960 - 1979 (19%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

2000 - Present
37%
1980 - 1999
32%
1960 - 1979
19%
Before 1939
6%
1940 - 1959
5%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Prien's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (64%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (19%) and 2 Bedrooms (11%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
64%
4 Bedrooms
19%
2 Bedrooms
11%
5 or More Bedrooms
6%
1 Bedroom
0.51%
No Bedrooms
0%

What Is the Average Age

Prien's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are Under 10 (22%), 55 - 64 (16%), and 35 - 44 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

Under 10
22%
55 - 64
16%
65 Plus
13%
35 - 44
13%
45 - 54
12%
10 - 17
10%
25 - 34
9%
18 - 24
6%

Property Market Trends at Prien

Prien's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $278,400. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,398 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Prien's dynamic real estate landscape.

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