Living in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prairie du Chien · Census data 2020–2024
Prairie du Chien has 5,491 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $54,268 (30% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $161,300, the median rent is $795/month.
Prairie du Chien at a glance
- Population
- 5,491
- Median age
- 46.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $54,268State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $161,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $795/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Prairie du Chien a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Prairie du Chien
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prairie du Chien the median home value is $161,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $795 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,166 a month in housing costs.
Prairie du Chien median household income
The median household income in Prairie du Chien is $54,268 and the income per person is $30,093. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Prairie du Chien: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,558
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.15
Prairie du Chien demographics
- Population
- 5,491
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 2,192
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prairie du Chien ›
Education in Prairie du Chien
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Prairie du Chien have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prairie du Chien
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Prairie du Chien vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie du Chien | 5,491 | $54,268 | $161,300 | $795 |
| McGregor | 719 | $57,361 | $161,100 | $615 |
| Marquette | 443 | $42,292 | $164,400 | $717 |
| Bagley | 337 | $53,229 | $119,400 | $817 |
| Eastman | 398 | $62,500 | $197,700 | $763 |
| Patch Grove | 227 | $48,958 | $150,300 | $688 |
| Harpers Ferry | 253 | $44,107 | $174,200 | — |
| Wauzeka | 591 | $73,333 | $143,300 | $693 |
| Monona | 1,531 | $74,286 | $140,800 | $1,070 |
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What is the median household income in Prairie du Chien, WI?
The median household income in Prairie du Chien is $54,268, 30% lower 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 Prairie du Chien?
The median home value in Prairie du Chien is $161,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Prairie du Chien?
The median gross rent in Prairie du Chien is $795 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Prairie du Chien, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
What is the median age in Prairie du Chien?
The median age in Prairie du Chien is 46.7 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Prairie du Chien?
The average commute to work in Prairie du Chien is 16 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prairie du Chien?
The unemployment rate in Prairie du Chien is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prairie du Chien?
16.1% of adults in Prairie du Chien 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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