Life at its Best

Living in Prairie du Chien is comfortable and affordable. A mixture of traditional family homes and upscale new developments may be found in the city and surrounding area. Basic starter homes may be discovered in the $60,000 to $80,000 price category. Family homes are available in the $100,000 to $150,000 range. Larger and more upscale dwellings, some new and others long-established, are priced at $175,000 and upward.

Prairie du Chien has an assortment of rental units, some offering subsidized payments. Monthly rental costs range from homes at $400 to $600, apartments at $350 to $600 and duplexes at $450 to $600. One may find rentals through over 20 business and individual landlords.

The area is served by seven major real estate agencies and many contractors. New housing costs in Prairie du Chien include an average lot (100’ x 140’) at $27,500. The average home is 1,600 square feet. A stick-built house averages $85 to $100 per square foot or $136,000 to $160,000.

Various opportunities for senior housing may be found ranging from maintenance-free rentals to owner occupied single- and double-wide mobile home units in senior parks.