The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53717 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 $1,468 a month.
ZIP 53717 — Madison
The housing market in 53717 remains competitive with low inventory and steady demand from professionals. Prices have shown resilience, supported by the area's strong economic base and proximity to major employment hubs. Market conditions are currently balanced, favoring sellers due to limited supply.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a suburban environment with convenient access to Madison's employment hubs and amenities.
Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53717, 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 the Madison Metropolitan School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The area benefits from proximity to major employers in the Madison and Middleton tech and healthcare sectors, with steady residential development on the city's far west side.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal level by the City of Madison and Dane County, with rates determined by local school district and county levies.
Residents typically have a direct commute to downtown Madison and the University of Wisconsin campus via the West Beltline Highway.
The ZIP features access to several local parks and greenways, with proximity to major shopping centers and dining districts along the Mineral Point Road corridor.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure due to high demand from university-affiliated residents and young professionals.
The local economy is anchored by the University of Wisconsin, state government, and a growing cluster of healthcare and technology firms in the Madison metro area.
The area is primarily served by the West Beltline Highway, providing arterial access to the broader Madison metropolitan region.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use infill projects continue to develop along the western edge of the city.
The Dane County Assessor's office manages property valuations based on market-value assessments conducted annually.
Parcels are subject to Madison Metropolitan School District levies and Dane County special district assessments.
Property insurance premiums in the region are generally stable, reflecting moderate risk profiles for natural hazards.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year tables.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.21.3 mi
- Prairie Athletic Club4.517 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.40.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.91.3 mi
- Thrill Factory Entertainment4.511.4 mi
- Camp Randall Stadium4.75.3 mi
- Alliant Energy Center4.47.2 mi
- Cave of the Mounds4.715.5 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.89.3 mi
- Kohl Center4.76.1 mi
- Henry Vilas Zoo4.75.4 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.86.7 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.89.3 mi
- AMC Fitchburg 1844.7 mi
- Marcus Point Cinema4.51 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.86.7 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.86.5 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.69.3 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.76.7 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.817.7 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.89.3 mi
- James Madison Park4.66.8 mi
- Warner Park4.68.3 mi
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum4.95.1 mi
- Tenney Park4.77.7 mi
- Wingra Boats4.94.7 mi
- SkipperBud's47.9 mi
- Capitol Boat Club4.87.7 mi
- Vitense Golfland4.42.8 mi
- University Ridge Golf Course4.73.6 mi
- Pleasant View Golf Course4.61.7 mi
- Nakoma Golf Club4.64.4 mi
- Odana Hills Golf Course4.13.3 mi
- West Towne Mall41.1 mi
- East Towne Mall3.811.3 mi
- Hilldale Shopping Center4.43.2 mi
- Global Market and Food Hall4.611.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.32.5 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.510.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping destination serving the west side of Madison.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.