Sun Prairie, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
36,455 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,521 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$339,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$828 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,241 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dane County
3
Madison Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dane County
4
Madison Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 18
Feb 1 9 22
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 3 0 49
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 11 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WI State Senate District 16, WI Assembly District 46, WI
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Schools

Westside Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Royal Oaks Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Herzing University-Madison
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
Madison Area Technical College
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Madison Media Institute
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Meriter Hospital
12 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Appleton International Airport
82 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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