Moving to Pleasant Prairie, WI
Pleasant Prairie is in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Here is what to check before you move: taxes, schools, the commute and homes for sale.

Beatrice Yunck, Real Estate Consultant, Queen Bea Realty Group
Wisconsin license 98118-94 · Illinois license 475.210497 · 4 years in the area
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Pleasant Prairie at a glance
- State
- Wisconsin
- County
- Kenosha
- Property tax (effective)
- 1.22% (source)
- Sales tax (combined)
- 5.5% (source)
- Typical home value
- $470,000 (+7.8% in a year; Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
Living in Pleasant Prairie: taxes compared
Compare what you'd pay in Pleasant Prairie with a town across the state line, at your own income and home price: open the Wisconsin vs. Illinois calculator with Pleasant Prairie selected.
Because of the Wisconsin–Illinois reciprocity agreement, your wages are taxed by the state you live in, wherever your job is.
Pleasant Prairie schools
Public school district(s): Kenosha Unified School District
Public schools enroll by home address, so check the district for any house you consider. Official data for every district and school: Wisconsin DPI school and district report cards.
Commuting from Pleasant Prairie
- Metra UP-N from Kenosha to Ogilvie Transportation Center: 1 hr 32 min–1 hr 42 min
- Drive to downtown Milwaukee: about 45 min
- Drive to the Chicago Loop: about 1 hr 10 min
Off-peak estimates; allow more time at rush hour. · Train times: Metra schedules
Homes for sale in Pleasant Prairie
Tell us your budget and timeline and we'll send current listings in Pleasant Prairie that fit.
Nearby towns
- Kenosha, WI · Kenosha County
- Milwaukee, WI · Milwaukee County
- Wauwatosa, WI · Milwaukee County
- Whitefish Bay, WI · Milwaukee County
- Brookfield, WI · Waukesha County
- Elm Grove, WI · Waukesha County
Thinking about Pleasant Prairie?
Tell us about your move and we'll send homes, tax estimates and school information for Pleasant Prairie and similar towns.
Prefer to talk? Call Beatrice or book a 30-minute call.
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