The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53521 sells for about $574,000, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,201 a month.
ZIP 53521 — Brooklyn
The housing market in 53521 remains tight with low inventory and steady price appreciation, driven by demand from commuters working in the Madison area. While listing prices have moderated slightly, the market remains competitive for well-priced single-family homes. Overall, the area continues to see stable growth supported by its proximity to major regional employment hubs.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quiet, small-town atmosphere with easy access to the amenities and employment opportunities of the Madison metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.3% · poverty 3.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 11.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53521, Wisconsin
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Brooklyn area remain low compared to the broader Madison metropolitan region, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
The area is served by the Oregon School District, which maintains a strong reputation for academic performance and student support services.
The region faces moderate risk from severe weather events, including high winds and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near local waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Madison employment hub, with steady residential development and infrastructure improvements supporting local growth.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by the local school district and village levies; exemptions are available for primary residences.
Residents primarily commute by car to Madison, with a typical drive time of 25-35 minutes via Highway 14.
The area features access to local parks, the Ice Age Trail segments, and proximity to Lake Kegonsa for boating and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, with limited inventory driving consistent rent growth.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the Madison labor market, with significant employment in education, healthcare, and government sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with Highway 14 serving as the main artery connecting the area to Madison.
Development is focused on controlled residential growth and maintaining the village's rural character while improving local utility infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to Oregon School District taxes and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though hazard coverage for wind and storm damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 53521 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.215.3 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.415.7 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.915.4 mi
- Sky Zone Madison4.313.4 mi
- Legacy Academy - Birthday Parties & More4.411.9 mi
- Camp Randall Stadium4.715.7 mi
- Alliant Energy Center4.414.1 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.817.8 mi
- Kohl Center4.715.7 mi
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center4.615.9 mi
- AMC Fitchburg 18412.1 mi
- McKee Farms Park4.711.8 mi
- Ten Pin Alley4.411.9 mi
- New Glarus Woods State Park4.411.6 mi
- Legacy Academy - Birthday Parties & More4.411.9 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.816.1 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.816 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.716.3 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.617.9 mi
- Chazen Museum of Art4.816 mi
- McKee Farms Park4.711.8 mi
- Fireman's Park Beach4.511.2 mi
- New Glarus Woods State Park4.411.6 mi
- Prairie Moraine Dog Park4.99.4 mi
- McGaw Park4.610.6 mi
- Wingra Boats4.914.7 mi
- Edelweiss Chalet Country Club4.79.7 mi
- Evansville Golf Course4.67.1 mi
- The Bogey Factory4.711.9 mi
- Nine Springs Golf & Disc Golf Course4.512.6 mi
- Stoughton Country Club4.611.2 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.411.8 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.312.2 mi
- Pick 'n Save3.812.1 mi
- Eugster's Farm Market Inc4.77.8 mi
- Pick 'n Save3.812.5 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.520.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large natural area for hiking and wildlife observation.
Community park with playground and picnic facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.