Why Live in Prairie Hills
Prairie Hills is a suburban neighborhood located on Madison’s West Side, offering a balance of green spaces and convenient access to downtown and shopping. The area borders the 250-acre Elver Park, which features preserved woods, a disc golf course, sledding hill and ice rink. Within Prairie Hills, residents have access to numerous pocket parks, such as Hidden Park and Tiny Park, and larger parks like Pilgrim Park and Huegel Park, which offer playgrounds, sports courts and walking paths. Housing in Prairie Hills primarily consists of single-story and split-level homes built between the 1960s and 1980s, with condos and townhouses also available. The neighborhood is known for its accessibility to major employers like Epic and Exact Sciences, and the Prairie Hills Neighborhood Association fosters community through events like the annual Fourth of July parade and summer ice cream socials. McKenna Boulevard connects the neighborhood to shopping centers along U.S. Route 14, including West Towne Mall and Hilldale Mall, which feature big-box stores, chain restaurants and local eateries like Laredo’s Mexican Restaurant and Glass Nickel pizzeria. Prairie Hills is well-served by Metro Transit buses and is a short drive from major highways, making it easy to reach downtown Madison and other nearby destinations. The Dane County Regional Airport is less than 15 miles away, and the UW Health Junction Road Medical Center is four miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairie Hills a good place to live?
Prairie Hills is a good place to live. Prairie Hills is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Prairie Hills has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 35. The average household income is $96,449 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 45.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Prairie Hills are home owners, with 43.3% of residents renting and 56.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Prairie Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Prairie Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Prairie Hills, WI a safe neighborhood?
Prairie Hills, WI is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Prairie Hills?
The median home price in Prairie Hills is $399,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,960 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Prairie Hills. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Prairie Hills is $96K.
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Home Trends in Prairie Hills, WI
On average, homes in Prairie Hills, Madison sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Prairie Hills, Madison over the last 12 months is $386,250, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$386,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$237,450
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$399,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%