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Housing affordability report: Pleasant Prairie saw modest 2024 growth; affordability gap remains
Summary
Staff reported a net gain of 41 housing units in 2024, 54 buildable lots remain in approved subdivisions, and the average single‑family market value is about $380,469—requiring roughly $110,400 annual income to avoid cost burden, about $6,338 above the village median income.
Village staff presented the 2024 housing affordability report and told the Plan Commission that 54 new housing units were permitted during 2024 and, after accounting for raises/removals, the net gain was 41 units.
Rob said the village had 9,505 fully assessed housing units as of Jan. 1, with 40 additional units under construction, and described several approvals and conceptual plans (Highland Estates phase 1 conditional approval, Summit at Bain Station, and Inspire Prairie Springs conceptual approval). He reported the average market value of a single‑family unit in the village is $380,469 and estimated a household would need about $110,400 in annual income to afford that median without spending more than 30% on housing, roughly $6,338 above the village median household income of $104,062.
Commissioners discussed housing types, smaller lot sizes, and whether zoning tools (PUD/PD) could be used to provide more affordable options; staff noted Highland Estates includes a mix of lot sizes and that the village has used PUDs to allow smaller lots and maximum building sizes as one approach. The commission agreed the topic merits further study, particularly in relation to long‑term growth projections and utility capacity planning.
