The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53558 sells for about $485,950, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,550 a month.
ZIP 53558 — McFarland
The housing market in ZIP 53558 remains stable with consistent demand and moderate price appreciation. Low inventory levels continue to support home values, while the area's strong economic fundamentals and high quality of life attract steady interest from buyers.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to Madison's urban amenities and employment centers.
Median prices moved up 5.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 3.8% — 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 5.8%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53558, Dane 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 high-performing public school districts that are generally well-regarded within the Madison metropolitan region.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with insurance premiums reflecting these regional hazard profiles.
The area benefits from proximity to Madison's robust economy, which is anchored by the University of Wisconsin, state government, and a growing healthcare and technology sector.
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 typically enjoy a commute of approximately 20 minutes to major employment hubs in the Madison area, primarily via well-maintained highway corridors.
The ZIP features access to local parks, greenbelts, and proximity to the Madison chain of lakes, offering extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation and community shopping.
The rental market remains competitive with low vacancy pressure, driven by the area's high quality of life and steady demand from professionals and families.
The economy is anchored by the Madison metropolitan area, featuring a strong mix of education, government, healthcare, and technology industries.
The area is served by a network of highways providing efficient access to the Madison employment core, with limited public transit options compared to the city center.
Development is focused on residential expansion and mixed-use projects that align with regional growth management plans.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and municipal property tax assessments.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and risk assessments for severe storms.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles.
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.
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.616.1 mi
- Prairie Athletic Club4.513.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.211.3 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.411.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.911.2 mi
- Camp Randall Stadium4.77.4 mi
- Alliant Energy Center4.45 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.86.2 mi
- Kohl Center4.76.7 mi
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center4.66.2 mi
- Henry Vilas Zoo4.76.9 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.86.5 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.86.2 mi
- AMC Fitchburg 1848.7 mi
- Marcus Point Cinema4.511.9 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.86.5 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.86.6 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.66.4 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.76.6 mi
- Chazen Museum of Art4.87 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.86.2 mi
- James Madison Park4.66.8 mi
- Warner Park4.69.2 mi
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum4.97 mi
- Lake Kegonsa State Park4.43.6 mi
- Wingra Boats4.97.5 mi
- Pettit's Lakeview Campground and Bar4.619.2 mi
- SkipperBud's411.5 mi
- Capitol Boat Club4.811.3 mi
- Vitense Golfland4.49.5 mi
- The Oaks Golf Course4.69.5 mi
- University Ridge Golf Course4.712.7 mi
- Door Creek Golf Course4.46.1 mi
- Coachman's Golf Resort4.211.9 mi
- West Towne Mall411.2 mi
- East Towne Mall3.88.1 mi
- Hilldale Shopping Center4.49.2 mi
- Global Market and Food Hall4.68.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.39.7 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.59.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Proximity to regional lakes offers boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.