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Pleasant Prairie.
About
Life in Pleasant Prairie
Life here is fundamentally about suburban stability—the kind of place where people actually stay because it works. With a median household income around $104,000 and median home values near $360,000, you're looking at genuine affordability compared to the Chicago metro you're technically part of, especially if you're coming from further south. The job market is solid; unemployment sits at just 3.2%, and the village hosts substantial corporate parks (LakeView and Prairie Highlands) with tenants like Haribo and Nexus Pharmaceuticals alongside manufacturing and distribution operations, so you're not entirely dependent on commuting into Milwaukee or Chicago—though a 26-minute average commute is reasonable if you do.
Pleasant Prairie at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
8.1%
Broadband Internet
94.6%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pleasant Prairie: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pleasant Prairie, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.5%), and 6.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.9%
of households
Married Couples
55.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Pleasant Prairie
In Pleasant Prairie, rent runs 34% above the WI average, and home values are 35% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,934
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $464,858 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WI
Unemployment in Pleasant Prairie
Unemployment in Kenosha County, which includes Pleasant Prairie, is close to the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Pleasant Prairie: Kenosha County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kenosha County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pleasant Prairie Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.9 min avg
How Pleasant Prairie residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pleasant Prairie, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 38 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 38% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pleasant Prairie runs 38% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
205.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,176.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pleasant Prairie Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kenosha County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kenosha County, which includes Pleasant Prairie, the most common type is winter weather, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Winter Weather | $5,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Winter Weather | $62,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Winter Weather | $35,000 |
| 2022 | 21 | Winter Weather | $35,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Winter Weather | $35,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Winter Weather | $3.6M |
| 2019 | 26 | Winter Weather | $72,500 |
| 2018 | 30 | Winter Weather | $44,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kenosha County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kenosha County, which includes Pleasant Prairie, is typically good — 240 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
240
per year
Moderate Days
88
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Kenosha County, county-wide
Climate77°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pleasant Prairie has mild summers (avg high 77°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
53°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
77°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.2"
Annual Snowfall
36.2"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
122
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 1.92" |
| Feb | 34°F | 20°F | 1.83" |
| Mar | 43°F | 29°F | 2.67" |
| Apr | 53°F | 37°F | 4.19" |
| May | 64°F | 47°F | 4.12" |
| Jun | 73°F | 57°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 80°F | 64°F | 3.41" |
| Aug | 79°F | 64°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 72°F | 56°F | 3.53" |
| Oct | 60°F | 45°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 47°F | 33°F | 2.42" |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.19" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pleasant Prairie
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pleasant Prairie's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Kenosha
Froedtert South Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Kenosha
Midwestern Region Med Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Zion
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie's student/teacher ratio is 17.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 40.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pleasant Prairie (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,660 students · in-state tuition $41,000 · 62% graduate · median earnings $59,594 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 522 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 59% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 59 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (59 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
74 mi awayCities Near Pleasant Prairie
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pleasant Prairie?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pleasant Prairie FAQ
Is Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Pleasant Prairie's median rent is $1,458/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $103,902/year. Median home value is $360,400.
Is Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Pleasant Prairie's violent crime rate was 205 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1176 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin?⌄
Kenosha County, which includes Pleasant Prairie, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Pleasant Prairie is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,458/month and median household income is $103,902/year. The median home value is $360,400. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Pleasant Prairie is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from