The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53911 sells for about $344,900, or $210 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 59 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,286 a month.
ZIP 53911 — Arlington
The Baraboo housing market is currently balanced, with a median sale price of $344,900 and a moderate inventory level. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains competitive for buyers seeking value outside the immediate Madison urban core. Demand is supported by local employment and the area's status as a regional tourism hub.
This area fits family buyers and those seeking a balance between small-town living and access to the Madison metro area, offering more affordable housing options than the urban core.
Median prices moved down 1.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
16% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 1.5% — 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 9.3%/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 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53911, Sauk 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 Baraboo School District, which maintains a standard curriculum and local community focus.
The region faces seasonal risks typical of south-central Wisconsin, including winter storm exposure and occasional severe summer thunderstorms.
Economic momentum is driven by local tourism, manufacturing, and proximity to the Madison metropolitan employment corridor.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal budget requirements.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with Highway 12 serving as the primary corridor connecting to the Madison employment core.
The area features significant natural amenities including Devil's Lake State Park, local golf courses, and a historic downtown shopping district.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers and seasonal tourism staff, with limited new multi-family inventory.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, healthcare services, and regional manufacturing operations.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion near the city center.
Parcels are subject to Baraboo School District levies and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census 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 Park4.619 mi
- Prairie Athletic Club4.511.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.218.7 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.418.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.918.6 mi
- Camp Randall Stadium4.716.6 mi
- Alliant Energy Center4.418.2 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.815.1 mi
- Kohl Center4.716.5 mi
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center4.616.4 mi
- Marcus Palace Cinema4.511 mi
- Warner Park4.612.5 mi
- Drumlin Ridge Winery4.78.5 mi
- Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area4.911.3 mi
- Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch4.811.9 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.816.2 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.816.2 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.614.9 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.716 mi
- Wollersheim Winery & Distillery4.816.6 mi
- Warner Park4.612.5 mi
- Gibraltar Rock State Natural Area4.911.3 mi
- Governor Nelson State Park4.512.2 mi
- Token Creek County Park4.69.1 mi
- Ripp Park4.69.5 mi
- Wingra Boats4.917.7 mi
- SkipperBud's410.9 mi
- Capitol Boat Club4.811.1 mi
- PinSocial Deforest45.6 mi
- The Meadows of Six Mile Creek4.38.6 mi
- Fleet Farm4.47.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.411 mi
- Kohl's4.113 mi
- Pick 'n Save3.65.1 mi
- Pick 'n Save3.912.4 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.511.9 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 attraction featuring hiking trails and lake access.
Local 18-hole golf course serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.