Madison, WI

Dane County · Population 269,840

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About Madison

Wisconsin's capital on an isthmus between two lakes with UW-Madison, the Capitol Square, and a food-focused culture.

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$68,000

Median Income

$350,000

Home Value

108

Cost of Living

100 = national avg

2.8%

Unemployment

55/100

Walk Score

22 min

Commute

Score Breakdown

Walkability

Schools

Safety

Affordability

Dining

100

Commute

Rankings This Town Appears On

#11

Best Lake Towns

Ranked #11 of 25

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Median Household Income	$68,000
Median Home Value	$350,000
Cost of Living Index	108
Poverty Rate	14.0%
Unemployment Rate	2.8%
Violent Crime Rate	3.5/1,000
Property Crime Rate	25/1,000
Walk Score	55
School Rating	82/100
Average Commute	22 min
Restaurants per 10k	52

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