The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53969 sells for about $460,000, or $246 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 53969 — Wyocena
The Madison housing market remains a seller-leaning environment with steady price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand continues to be driven by the university and a strong local economy, keeping the market competitive despite higher interest rates. Closed sales and listing prices reflect a resilient market that is outperforming many state-wide averages.
This area is well-suited for families, university-affiliated professionals, and commuters who value proximity to a major employment hub and extensive outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 4.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.6% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 15.0% — 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 7.0%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53969, 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.
Madison reports a violent crime rate of 256 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1,865 per 100,000, placing it in the middle range for regional cities.
The area is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District, which maintains a diverse portfolio of schools with varying performance metrics across the city.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe weather and localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the lakes.
Economic momentum is driven by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, state government operations, and a growing technology and healthcare sector.
Property taxes are assessed at the municipal and county levels with additional levies for school districts and technical colleges, following Wisconsin's uniform property tax assessment standards.
The area features a well-connected road network with significant transit usage toward the downtown employment core and the University of Wisconsin campus.
Residents have access to an extensive park system, the Yahara River chain of lakes, and numerous regional trails, alongside major shopping districts like Hilldale.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the large student population and a growing professional workforce.
The economy is anchored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, state government, and a robust healthcare sector, providing high employment stability.
The city is served by a comprehensive bus network and is currently evaluating future transit infrastructure improvements to manage growth.
Development is focused on increasing housing density in the downtown and near-campus areas to accommodate population growth.
The Dane County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing properties to maintain alignment with market values.
Parcels are subject to Madison Metropolitan School District taxes and Madison Area Technical College district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for water-related damage is a standard consideration in the region.
Wisconsin continues to see modest net domestic migration, with urban centers like Madison attracting younger professionals.
Wisconsin is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court involvement for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a Real Estate Condition Report disclosing known defects in the property.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 53969 and Madison city 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.
- Fitz's On The Lake4.216.8 mi
- Hooker's Resort4.38.6 mi
- Apocalypse Paintball, Inc.4.611.2 mi
- Lucky's On The Lake416.7 mi
- Dino’s Restaurant and Lounge4.59.7 mi
- Portage Theater4.78.6 mi
- MacKenzie Center4.77.4 mi
- Rock N Wool Winery4.86.5 mi
- Creek Bed Farmacy4.88.4 mi
- Chandler Park4.73 mi
- Columbus Antique Mall4.618.3 mi
- Man Mound Park4.618.5 mi
- Indian Trails Campground4.74.1 mi
- MacKenzie Center4.77.4 mi
- Chandler Park4.73 mi
- Columbia County Fair Grounds3.77.8 mi
- Pauquette Park4.69.1 mi
- Portage Golf Club4.24.6 mi
- Saddle Ridge Golf Course4.15.5 mi
- Northridge Plaza4.19.7 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.524.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major anchor institution and cultural hub.
Large lake offering boating, fishing, and recreational access.
Popular family-friendly destination.
Major retail and dining district.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.