Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Pleasant Prairie is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 21,515. Residents earn $103,903 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pleasant Prairie receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Pleasant Prairie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pleasant Prairie is $103,903, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Pleasant Prairie among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Pleasant Prairie is $336,300, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,446 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Pleasant Prairie is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,913 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Pleasant Prairie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 36.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,903 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $48,680 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,123 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,990 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,341 |
| County GDP | $10,428M |
| Restaurants | 399 |
| Healthcare | 437 |
| Retail | 486 |
| Manufacturing | 180 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,451 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.92% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
| Census Median | $336,300 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $444,627 |
| Median List Price | $389,900 |
| Median List Price | $389,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $205 |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,446 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,451 |
| 84% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.92% |
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,666/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 437 |
| Total Violent | 103.6/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 39.5/100K |
| Robbery | 29.6/100K |
| Assault | 34.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,913.1/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 281.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,577.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 54.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 731 ft (223 m) |
| Area | 33.4 sq mi (86.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5267°N, 87.8883°W |
| County FIPS | 55059 |
Winner: Republican by 6.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 645/sq mi |
| Total Area | 33.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 11 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 437 |
| Restaurants | 399 |
| Retail Stores | 486 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |