Pleasant Prairie, WI

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 2.8% (22% below 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 $444,627. 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 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,988/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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