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Moving to Pleasant Prairie, IL
$550,000Median listing price
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About Pleasant Prairie
Pleasant Prairie is a large village in eastern Kenosha County, Wisconsin, just west of Lake Michigan and minutes from the Illinois border. The 2020 census counted 21,250 residents, and the Census Bureau's 2025 estimate put the population at about 21,798.
Home prices in Pleasant Prairie
The median listing price in Pleasant Prairie is $550,000.
Top places in Pleasant Prairie
- Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets
- Prairie Springs Park
- Lake Andrea
- RecPlex
- Chiwaukee Prairie
- Carol Beach Park
Commuting from Pleasant Prairie
- The village has no Metra service. The nearest station is Kenosha on Metra's UP North line, roughly 10 to 15 minutes north by car. Driving to the Chicago Loop via I-94 is about 65 miles and typically takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic. Milwaukee is about 35 to 45 minutes north via I-94.
Pleasant Prairie FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pleasant Prairie, IL?
The median listing price in Pleasant Prairie is $550,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Pleasant Prairie, IL?
The village has no Metra service. The nearest station is Kenosha on Metra's UP North line, roughly 10 to 15 minutes north by car. Driving to the Chicago Loop via I-94 is about 65 miles and typically takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes depending on traffic. Milwaukee is about 35 to 45 minutes north via I-94.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.