Pleasant Prairie, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Kenosha County County
Pleasant Prairie, WI
At a Glance
How Pleasant Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasant Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pleasant Prairie a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Prairie residents earn a median household income of $103,903 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,680. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,341 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Prairie is $336,300 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $469,914. Median rent is $1,446/month, with 22.6% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Prairie reports 318 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,101/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Pleasant Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Prairie has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.