Living in North Prairie, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
North Prairie has 2,385 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $152,798 (97% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $424,100, the median rent is $1,304/month.
North Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 2,385
- Median age
- 41.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $152,798State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $424,100State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,304/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is North Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 97% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 2.8%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Prairie the median home value is $424,100, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,500 a month in housing costs.
North Prairie median household income
The median household income in North Prairie is $152,798 and the income per person is $54,308. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in North Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 974
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.63
North Prairie demographics
- Population
- 2,385
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 907
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Prairie ›
Education in North Prairie
43.7% of adults 25 and older in North Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
North Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Prairie | 2,385 | $152,798 | $424,100 | $1,304 |
| Wales | 2,902 | $109,024 | $399,400 | $1,322 |
| Eagle | 2,054 | $112,083 | $331,900 | $877 |
| Dousman | 2,479 | $96,513 | $392,800 | $1,421 |
| Mukwonago | 8,415 | $98,273 | $366,200 | $1,142 |
| Waukesha | 8,514 | $130,978 | $415,500 | $1,292 |
| Vernon | 7,481 | $120,000 | $434,700 | $1,125 |
| Potter Lake | 807 | $94,750 | $309,600 | — |
| Summit | 5,114 | $140,682 | $533,300 | $1,615 |
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What is the median household income in North Prairie, WI?
The median household income in North Prairie is $152,798, 97% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Prairie?
The median home value in North Prairie is $424,100, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in North Prairie?
The median gross rent in North Prairie is $1,304 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is North Prairie, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 97% higher than the Wisconsin median; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in North Prairie?
The median age in North Prairie is 41.2 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in North Prairie?
The average commute to work in North Prairie is 23 minutes; 14.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Prairie?
The unemployment rate in North Prairie is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Prairie?
43.7% of adults in North Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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