Real Estate Investing in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,711 • Crawford County

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Should you buy in Prairie du Chien, WI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 20.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $216,913
Avg Monthly Rent $900
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Prairie du Chien Real Estate

Prairie du Chien, WI covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Prairie du Chien's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run soft: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Prairie du Chien at $900/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

The 0% renter share in Prairie du Chien masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$216,913
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Platteville, WI metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Platteville, WI metro
0
Days to pending
10.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Prairie du Chien, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Prairie du Chien, WI

What is the average home sale price in Prairie du Chien, WI?

Expect median prices around $217K in Prairie du Chien, WI. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

How tight is the rental market in Prairie du Chien, WI?

Prairie du Chien, WI carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect measured absorption at market rents of $900/mo.

Are renters plentiful in Prairie du Chien, WI?

Working renters make up the core of the Prairie du Chien, WI tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Is Prairie du Chien, WI a good market for FHA house hackers?

Prairie du Chien, WI is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $217K price point reasonable to enter.

Is Prairie du Chien, WI better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Prairie du Chien, WI, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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