Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,685
Population
22,788
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Tranquil village on the shores of Lake Michigan
Lakefront
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Suburban
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Upscale
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Located between Kenosha and the Illinois state line, Pleasant Prairie is a peaceful suburban village nestled alongside Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Pleasant Prairie’s tranquil atmosphere is complemented by its many opportunities for exciting outdoor recreation.
Pleasant Prairie is home to the Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, the largest municipal recreation facility in the country, containing a broad range of parks, fields, and facilities. The RecPlex also hosts a variety of camps, outdoor events, and triathlons for the community to enjoy. Residents also have access to Big Oaks Golf Course, Kenosha Sand Dunes, and nearby Anderson Park.
Shopping options abound at the Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets, which is home to more than 90 major retailers offering exceptional discounts every day. Pleasant Prairie also contains Jelly Belly Center, featuring interactive exhibits and games celebrating the most famous jelly beans. Pleasant Prairie sits within easy driving distance of Milwaukee and Chicago, placing residents within close reach of countless metropolitan amenities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,820
Average: $113,404
Education
7,586
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,293
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pleasant Prairie has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pleasant Prairie, WI is $1,540 for a studio, $1,685 for one bedroom, $1,999 for two bedrooms, and $2,845 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pleasant Prairie has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,685/month
797 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pleasant Prairie, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
378 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
504 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
429 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
394 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Dinosaur Discovery Museum
- Chiwaukee Prairie
- Pringle Nature Center
- Van Patten Woods Forest Preserve
- Hawthorne Hollow Nature Sanctuary & Arboretum
Airports
- General Mitchell International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.