Living in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prairie Farm · Census data 2020–2024
Prairie Farm has 423 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $45,313 (42% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $138,500, the median rent is $658/month.
Prairie Farm is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Prairie Farm at a glance
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 46.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $45,313State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $138,500State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $658/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Prairie Farm a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Prairie Farm
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prairie Farm the median home value is $138,500, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,152 a month in housing costs.
Prairie Farm median household income
The median household income in Prairie Farm is $45,313 and the income per person is $25,144. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Prairie Farm: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 191
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.23
Prairie Farm demographics
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 181
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prairie Farm ›
Education in Prairie Farm
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Prairie Farm have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prairie Farm
- Unemployment rate
- 0.4%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 90.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Prairie Farm vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Farm | 423 | $45,313 | $138,500 | $658 |
| Ridgeland | 313 | $40,156 | $122,200 | $535 |
| Dallas | 359 | $48,542 | $135,700 | $815 |
| Clayton | 370 | $58,750 | $135,700 | $817 |
| Almena | 641 | $48,333 | $116,300 | $786 |
| Barron | 3,681 | $47,469 | $121,600 | $946 |
| Turtle Lake | 960 | $61,250 | $157,500 | $792 |
| Boyceville | 1,083 | $59,464 | $163,700 | $840 |
| Wheeler | 316 | $83,750 | $150,700 | $780 |
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What is the median household income in Prairie Farm, WI?
The median household income in Prairie Farm is $45,313, 42% 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 Farm?
The median home value in Prairie Farm is $138,500, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Prairie Farm?
The median gross rent in Prairie Farm is $658 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Prairie Farm, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.4%. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.8%.
What is the median age in Prairie Farm?
The median age in Prairie Farm is 46.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Prairie Farm?
The average commute to work in Prairie Farm is 23 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prairie Farm?
The unemployment rate in Prairie Farm is 0.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prairie Farm?
6.2% of adults in Prairie Farm 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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