North Prairie, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Walworth County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,514 Population 914/sq mi density
$148,780 Median Income $51,942 per capita
$396,800 Home Value $502,208 Zillow
$1,117 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$148,780 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$396,800 home value, $1,117/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher

North Prairie, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$148,780
98% above
$51,942 per capita
Home Value
$396,800
41% above
Zillow: $502,208
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
4% below
17.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.3%
37% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
198%
Home Value
141%
Rent
96%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
137%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Prairie a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 0.6% (83% 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 $502,208. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 364/100K.

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 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population2,514
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$148,780
Per Capita$51,942
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$396,800
Rent$1,117
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$502,208
Housing Units977
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property364/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,248/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI42 (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.
4.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.