The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53594 sells for about $459,000, or $272 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,124 a month.
ZIP 53594 — Waterloo
The Stoughton housing market remains stable, characterized by moderate inventory levels and consistent demand from buyers looking for proximity to Madison. Prices have shown slight year-over-year growth, reflecting a balanced market environment. Current conditions are driven by the area's appeal as a residential hub for the broader Madison metropolitan region.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a small-town atmosphere within reach of Madison's major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 13.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 53589, 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 Stoughton Area School District serves the community with generally favorable ratings for its primary and secondary institutions.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe storms and potential flooding near the Yahara River.
Stoughton benefits from its proximity to the Madison employment core, with steady residential development and a historic downtown commercial district.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by the Stoughton Area School District and Dane County levies.
Residents typically commute approximately 20 miles northwest to Madison via US-51 and I-39/90.
The city features the Yahara River waterfront, multiple community parks, and proximity to regional golf courses and shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand and limited vacancy, driven by the city's role as a bedroom community for the Madison metro area.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Madison metropolitan area, which is anchored by the University of Wisconsin, state government, and healthcare sectors.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with major highway access provided by US-51 and proximity to the I-39/90 corridor.
Development is focused on maintaining the historic character of the downtown area while managing residential growth on the city's periphery.
Dane County utilizes a centralized assessment process to determine property values for taxation purposes.
Parcels are subject to Stoughton Area School District taxes and Dane County special district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard Midwestern hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.65.2 mi
- Prairie Athletic Club4.513.3 mi
- River Bend RV Resort4.44.7 mi
- Thrill Factory Entertainment4.517.9 mi
- Fireside Theatre4.819.8 mi
- Schuster's Farm4.613.1 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.620 mi
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.65.2 mi
- Jefferson County Fair Park4.414.1 mi
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.65.2 mi
- Aztalan State Park4.69.7 mi
- AMC CLASSIC Johnson Creek 124.412.3 mi
- Bartel's Beach4.48 mi
- Brandt-Quirk Park4.510.7 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.620 mi
- Columbus Antique Mall4.610.7 mi
- Explore Children's Museum4.714 mi
- Octagon House Museum4.712.7 mi
- Hoard Historical Museum4.819.4 mi
- Aztalan State Park4.69.7 mi
- Bartel's Beach4.48 mi
- Brandt-Quirk Park4.510.7 mi
- Sandy Beach4.58.7 mi
- Wetmore Park4.712.8 mi
- The Oaks Golf Course4.611.9 mi
- Kestrel Ridge Golf Course4.49.6 mi
- Hubbleton Brewing Company4.93.1 mi
- Watertown Country Club4.511.9 mi
- Columbus Country Club4.210 mi
- Johnson Creek Premium Outlets4.312.1 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.310.1 mi
- Pick 'n Save3.912.3 mi
- Pick 'n Save411.5 mi
- Kohl's4.312.5 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.519.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic district featuring local shops and dining options.
Provides recreational access and scenic views through the city.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.