The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53550 sells for about $497,906, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $979 a month.
ZIP 53550 — Juda
The housing market in the 53550 area remains stable, characterized by low inventory and consistent demand from buyers looking for proximity to Madison. Prices have seen modest growth, and the market continues to favor sellers due to limited supply. Overall, the area maintains a healthy balance between affordability and quality of life.
This area is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between small-town quality of life and accessibility to the Madison metropolitan job market.
Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 1.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.4% · poverty 16.8% — 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 8.6%/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 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53550, Jefferson County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Lake Mills Area School District, which maintains a solid reputation within the region for academic performance and community engagement.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with flood risk primarily localized to areas near Rock Lake.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Madison employment hub, with local economic momentum driven by a mix of small-town commercial growth and regional manufacturing.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal budgets; Wisconsin does not have a state-level property tax.
Residents primarily commute via I-94, providing a direct link to the Madison employment core, typically resulting in a 30-40 minute drive.
The area features significant access to Rock Lake for boating and fishing, alongside numerous local parks, trails, and a historic downtown shopping district.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand, with limited short-term rental inventory and a focus on long-term residential leasing.
The local economy is anchored by regional manufacturing, education, and services, with strong ties to the broader Madison metropolitan labor market.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with I-94 serving as the main artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on moderate residential expansion and the preservation of historic downtown character.
Parcels are subject to Lake Mills Area School District levies and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting moderate risk profiles for wind and storm damage common to the region.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau and local market reports.
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.
- Blackhawk Farms Raceway4.820 mi
- Winnebago County Fairgrounds4.418.7 mi
- Williams Tree Farm4.819.5 mi
- Sugar River Raceway4.84.6 mi
- Knute's Bar & Grill4.512.8 mi
- Crazy Horse Campground4.45.8 mi
- Twining Park4.68.2 mi
- Goetz Historic Sky-Vu Drive-In4.18.2 mi
- Leisure Lanes4.58.2 mi
- Turner Hall of Monroe4.67.7 mi
- The Toy Train Barn Museum4.917.8 mi
- Beckman Mill4.816.9 mi
- Kelch Aviation Museum56.1 mi
- Turner Hall of Monroe4.67.7 mi
- Swiss Historical Village Museum4.718.5 mi
- Twining Park4.68.2 mi
- Recreation Park and Pool4.67.3 mi
- Headgates Park4.77.2 mi
- Monroe Golf Club4.77.3 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.39 mi
- Pick 'n Save4.28.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major recreational lake offering boating, fishing, and swimming access.
A popular public beach and park area on the shores of Rock Lake.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.