At a Glance
Median Income
$148,780
$51,942 per capita
Home Value
$396,800
Zillow: $466,675
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
17.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How North Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Prairie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Prairie residents earn a median household income of $148,780 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,942. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Prairie is $396,800 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,675. Median rent is $1,117/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
North Prairie reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 311/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
46.3% of adults in North Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Prairie has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,514
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,780
Per Capita$51,942
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$396,800
Rent$1,117
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$466,675
Housing Units977
Rent Burden17.2%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property311/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation950 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.3%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in North Prairie was built in 1993.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.