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Madison, WI

Aggregated across 10 ZIP codes in Madison.

Population: 262,942 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Madison, WI is $468,573 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $433,000 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,682/month. 48 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$468,573

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$468,573
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+77.5%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$474,568
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$433,000
Median list price
$440,350
Median price per sqft
$275
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
685
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
299

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,682/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
48
Elementary schools
26
Middle schools
11
High schools
6
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Madison Metropolitan School District, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Isthmus Montessori Academy Inc.
Schools include
Marquette Elementary, O'Keeffe Middle, Lapham Elementary, 4K PK Off Site, Metro School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Lagoons (3.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
65.1°F
Average low
52.3°F
Annual precipitation
41.2 in
Annual snowfall
22.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
192
Days with Moderate air quality
152
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
251

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-12,078
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,276
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,990

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
480
Nearest airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
72
Hospitals include
MADISON VA MEDICAL CENTER, STOUGHTON HOSPITAL, MENDOTA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.9 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
28
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,181 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
39.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,994
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
74.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
275,196
Average weekly wage
$1,370
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,256

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MadisonState medianUS median
Median home value$468,573$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$433,000$322,500$325,000
Median days on market47 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,682/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,994$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Madison, WI?
$468,573.
What is the median sale price in Madison, WI?
$433,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Madison, WI?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Madison, WI?
Typical rent: $1,682/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Madison, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Madison, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Madison, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Madison, WI?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Madison, WI?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Lagoons, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Madison, WI?
48 schools (26 elementary, 11 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Madison, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 12.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Madison, WI?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Madison, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 93.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Madison

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