Housing by town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin has 59 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,398 (±$17) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,083 in 2015–2019 (+29.1%; Up after inflation).
the Town of Middleton has the highest median gross rent ($3,500 or more) and the Town of Dane the lowest ($584).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,398 (±$17)
- Households that rent
- 42.9%
- Median household income
- $89,975
- Places
- 59
Cities, towns and townships in Dane County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | $894 | 17.9% | $88,304 | $308,500 | $5,332 |
| Black Earth | $875 | 13.6% | $75,625 | $290,800 | $4,652 |
| Blue Mounds | $1,057 | 28.0% | $83,750 | $337,700 | $5,304 |
| Brooklyn | $1,375 | 10.0% | $108,929 | $268,900 | $4,736 |
| Cambridge | $1,220 | 30.7% | $87,917 | $325,200 | $4,911 |
| Cottage Grove | $1,531 | 30.1% | $139,313 | $449,700 | $7,458 |
| Cross Plains | $1,433 | 30.8% | $105,145 | $376,500 | $5,996 |
| Dane | $1,317 | 21.1% | $108,375 | $350,000 | $5,558 |
| Deerfield | $1,156 | 20.3% | $91,029 | $315,900 | $4,194 |
| DeForest | $1,442 | 22.1% | $106,419 | $359,600 | $5,747 |
| Fitchburg | $1,373 | 52.4% | $86,516 | $417,200 | $7,187 |
| Madison | $1,413 | 54.0% | $78,050 | $372,900 | $6,541 |
| Maple Bluff | $1,438 | 7.6% | $198,750 | $882,700 | $10,000 or more |
| Marshall | $874 | 25.8% | $85,942 | $238,900 | $4,374 |
| Mazomanie | $992 | 22.1% | $86,023 | $289,400 | $4,845 |
| McFarland | $1,458 | 27.3% | $97,500 | $390,100 | $6,253 |
| Middleton | $1,437 | 54.3% | $89,524 | $484,200 | $7,397 |
| Monona | $1,275 | 46.4% | $87,773 | $427,900 | $7,359 |
| Mount Horeb | $1,240 | 29.2% | $107,856 | $388,900 | $5,832 |
| Oregon | $1,221 | 27.6% | $102,978 | $417,200 | $5,925 |
| Rockdale | $1,100 | 16.9% | $96,250 | $291,700 | $3,735 |
| Shorewood Hills | $1,919 | 43.0% | $153,542 | $939,900 | $10,000 or more |
| Stoughton | $1,157 | 33.3% | $79,551 | $293,500 | $5,216 |
| Sun Prairie | $1,419 | 39.2% | $90,942 | $365,700 | $6,458 |
| Town of Albion (Dane County) | $1,263 | 11.2% | $107,750 | $356,500 | $4,680 |
| Town of Berry | $1,193 | 14.9% | $83,750 | $456,400 | $6,447 |
| Town of Black Earth | — | 10.9% | $136,667 | $477,800 | $6,806 |
| Town of Blooming Grove | $938 | 17.9% | $90,000 | $306,800 | $3,894 |
| Town of Blue Mounds | $895 | 23.1% | $101,806 | $572,900 | $5,688 |
| Town of Bristol | $1,835 | 8.1% | $141,010 | $492,500 | $6,348 |
| Town of Burke | $1,633 | 7.1% | $104,025 | $368,500 | $4,624 |
| Town of Christiana (Dane County) | $1,281 | 13.4% | $83,750 | $355,200 | $4,062 |
| Town of Cottage Grove | $1,668 | 12.4% | $87,218 | $398,500 | $5,843 |
| Town of Cross Plains | $1,083 | 4.9% | $162,000 | $571,200 | $7,242 |
| Town of Dane | $584 | 28.9% | $95,156 | $472,500 | $5,580 |
| Town of Deerfield (Dane County) | $1,156 | 9.9% | $118,125 | $464,400 | $5,940 |
| Town of Dunkirk | $1,217 | 10.6% | $102,604 | $355,300 | $4,236 |
| Town of Dunn (Dane County) | — | 2.9% | $127,734 | $447,300 | $6,235 |
| Town of Mazomanie | $1,175 | 7.8% | $87,679 | $409,700 | $4,563 |
| Town of Medina | $1,107 | 5.4% | $99,750 | $407,400 | $6,002 |
| Town of Middleton | $3,500 or more | 5.5% | $203,646 | $689,400 | $8,574 |
| Town of Montrose | $863 | 20.1% | $102,000 | $433,600 | $4,915 |
| Town of Oregon | $1,774 | 3.8% | $150,536 | $455,600 | $6,057 |
| Town of Perry | — | 6.6% | $92,500 | $445,700 | $5,111 |
| Town of Pleasant Springs | $873 | 7.3% | $119,273 | $444,100 | $4,939 |
| Town of Primrose | $1,313 | 11.4% | $107,500 | $479,300 | $5,954 |
| Town of Roxbury | $1,286 | 9.8% | $132,188 | $460,800 | $5,436 |
| Town of Rutland | $1,140 | 13.2% | $105,000 | $451,900 | $4,881 |
| Town of Springdale | $1,723 | 16.8% | $129,271 | $577,500 | $6,787 |
| Town of Springfield (Dane County) | $1,190 | 10.5% | $135,216 | $554,700 | $6,651 |
| Town of Sun Prairie | $1,863 | 10.3% | $127,321 | $373,800 | $5,088 |
| Town of Vermont | $1,524 | 12.0% | $102,656 | $586,500 | $6,909 |
| Town of Verona | $1,573 | 10.2% | $150,000 | $577,100 | $8,572 |
| Town of Vienna | $1,159 | 5.7% | $139,583 | $457,100 | $6,301 |
| Town of Westport | $1,194 | 25.4% | $83,750 | $418,700 | $7,024 |
| Town of York (Dane County) | $1,716 | 15.7% | $121,667 | $405,000 | $4,438 |
| Verona | $1,605 | 32.6% | $119,606 | $420,400 | $6,764 |
| Waunakee | $1,324 | 22.6% | $125,220 | $515,900 | $7,899 |
| Windsor | $1,375 | 24.2% | $120,048 | $425,600 | $6,250 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,450 | $47,400 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,500 | $54,150 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,550 | $60,900 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,600 | $67,650 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,850 | $73,100 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $47,100 | $78,500 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,350 | $83,900 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $89,300 | $141,000 |
How the places in Dane County rank across Wisconsin
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Crime reported to police in Dane County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,250 | 221 | 9,035 | 1,600 | 564,842 | 18 of 23 |
| 2024 | 1,113 | 192 | 7,853 | 1,357 | 578,532 | 19 of 23 |
| 2025 | 874 | 148 | 7,465 | 1,268 | 588,885 | 19 of 23 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dane County recorded 874 violent and 7,465 property crimes, 148 and 1,268 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Dane County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Police Department | 287,992 | 616 | 5,421 |
| Dane County Sheriff's Office | 79,497 | 49 | 320 |
| Sun Prairie Police Department | 40,109 | 56 | 428 |
| Fitchburg Police Department | 35,168 | 53 | 320 |
| Middleton Police Department | 22,703 | 25 | 202 |
| Verona Police Department | 17,623 | 5 | 53 |
| Waunakee Police Department | 16,747 | 5 | 18 |
| Stoughton Police Department | 13,128 | 12 | 153 |
| Deforest Police Department | 12,650 | 5 | 92 |
| Oregon Police Department | 12,065 | 4 | 49 |
| Cottage Grove Police Department | 9,444 | 8 | 36 |
| McFarland Police Department | 9,266 | 4 | 60 |
| Monona Police Department | 8,604 | 9 | 227 |
| Mount Horeb Police Department | 7,815 | 3 | 9 |
| Edgerton Police Department | 6,187 | 2 | 19 |
ZIP codes in Dane County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53711 | 51,279 | $1,406 | $424,600 | $100,735 | 37.6% |
| 53704 | 46,730 | $1,267 | $318,400 | $74,034 | 47.8% |
| 53590 | 45,602 | $1,427 | $379,500 | $97,051 | 34.1% |
| 53703 | 37,659 | $1,488 | $471,800 | $47,847 | 85.4% |
| 53719 | 34,115 | $1,511 | $367,000 | $92,052 | 50.7% |
| 53593 | 31,081 | $1,672 | $483,700 | $135,023 | 31.1% |
| 53562 | 29,790 | $1,484 | $532,200 | $101,381 | 46.6% |
| 53705 | 25,017 | $1,352 | $475,400 | $88,549 | 50.3% |
| 53713 | 24,351 | $1,231 | $255,600 | $58,017 | 67.5% |
| 53597 | 21,426 | $1,376 | $493,200 | $117,000 | 24.9% |
| 53589 | 19,550 | $1,148 | $341,000 | $96,226 | 24.3% |
| 53718 | 18,989 | $1,696 | $363,600 | $102,843 | 44.8% |
| 53716 | 18,596 | $1,336 | $356,800 | $91,716 | 28.1% |
| 53575 | 18,204 | $1,223 | $432,800 | $107,885 | 20.5% |
| 53532 | 16,514 | $1,414 | $371,600 | $110,022 | 19.1% |
| 53714 | 16,169 | $1,210 | $306,900 | $71,519 | 44.6% |
| 53715 | 15,974 | $1,563 | $450,600 | $38,996 | 79.9% |
| 53558 | 13,164 | $1,550 | $405,300 | $107,609 | 23.0% |
| 53717 | 13,052 | $1,468 | $415,100 | $98,180 | 46.7% |
| 53527 | 11,924 | $1,505 | $444,700 | $133,883 | 23.6% |
| 53572 | 10,385 | $1,240 | $416,700 | $108,750 | 24.3% |
| 53528 | 6,263 | $1,423 | $436,100 | $106,823 | 22.0% |
| 53559 | 6,110 | $884 | $315,300 | $93,571 | 17.4% |
| 53508 | 5,654 | $918 | $350,700 | $99,948 | 13.5% |
| 53523 | 5,074 | $1,211 | $345,300 | $102,188 | 19.1% |
| 53726 | 5,043 | $1,364 | $647,300 | $47,754 | 67.5% |
| 53531 | 4,430 | $1,221 | $353,300 | $105,000 | 16.4% |
| 53598 | 4,176 | $1,565 | $399,800 | $106,476 | 34.2% |
| 53706 | 3,958 | $983 | — | $6,053 | 100.0% |
| 53560 | 3,416 | $1,028 | $358,000 | $98,409 | 17.4% |
| 53515 | 2,647 | $1,058 | $361,300 | $92,625 | 14.3% |
| 53529 | 2,611 | — | $392,700 | $107,560 | 25.5% |
| 53517 | 1,799 | $1,079 | $445,000 | $84,722 | 22.1% |
| 53571 | 367 | — | $197,800 | $65,729 | 57.1% |
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Questions about Dane County
What is the crime rate in Dane County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Dane County recorded 148 violent and 1,268 property crimes per 100,000 residents (874 violent and 7,465 property crimes in all).
Which place in Dane County has the highest rent?
the Town of Middleton has the highest median gross rent, $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Dane County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Dane has the lowest median gross rent, $584 (±$18) a month.
What is the median rent in Dane County, Wisconsin?
The median gross rent in Dane County is $1,398 (±$17) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dane County, Wisconsin
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dane County, Wisconsin
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Madison, WI HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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