How old are the homes in Sun Prairie, WI?
27.8% (±3.6 points) of the homes in Sun Prairie, WI were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
3.5% were built before 1940.
24.4% were built in 2010 or later.
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- Built before 1980
- 27.8% (±3.6 points)
- Built before 1940
- 3.5%
- Built 2010 or later
- 24.4%
When the homes in Sun Prairie were built
| Year built | Sun Prairie | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 21.6% (±3.0 points) | 13.7% | 7.1% | 9.4% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 24.7% (±3.2 points) | 16.5% | 12.5% | 13.6% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 16.9% (±3.2 points) | 13.5% | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 6.3% (±1.4 points) | 10.5% | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 9.5% (±2.1 points) | 13.4% | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 7.7% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 4.8% (±1.2 points) | 7.2% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.3% (±1.8 points) | 3.1% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.5% (±1.1 points) | 10.4% | 17.8% | 11.7% |
In Sun Prairie, the share of homes built before 1980 is lower than in Dane County (43.4%).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (57.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (49.7%).
In Dane County, Sun Prairie ranks 51 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.
Statewide, it ranks 1795 of 1,848.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint
Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.
Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).
A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).
Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.
The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (18.3%) and the share built before 1980 (27.8%).
- 40 CFR part 745: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
- 24 CFR part 35: Lead-based paint poisoning prevention in certain residential structures (eCFR)
Homes built before 1980 in places near Sun Prairie
| Place | Distance | Homes built before 1980 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie | — | 27.8% (±3.6 points) | — |
| Town of Sun Prairie | 3.8 mi | 64.9% (±12.6 points) | Higher |
| Windsor | 4.9 mi | 31.9% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Burke | 5.0 mi | 44.4% (±13.2 points) | Higher |
| Town of Bristol | 5.3 mi | 27.1% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| DeForest | 6.3 mi | 22.6% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage Grove | 6.5 mi | 10.8% (±5.7 points) | Lower |
| Maple Bluff | 8.1 mi | 86.9% (±13.6 points) | Higher |
| Marshall | 8.9 mi | 45.7% (±14.2 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cottage Grove, WI (10.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Sun Prairie, WI (64.9%), Town of Burke, WI (44.4%), Maple Bluff, WI (86.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes built before 1980 across Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Town of Black Earth | 34.8% (±10.2 points) |
| 46 | Town of Westport | 34.0% (±10.9 points) |
| 47 | Windsor | 31.9% (±9.0 points) |
| 48 | Oregon | 31.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 49 | Mount Horeb | 31.2% (±6.9 points) |
| 50 | Blue Mounds | 30.4% (±7.9 points) |
| 51 | Sun Prairie | 27.8% (±3.6 points) |
| 52 | Town of Springdale | 27.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 53 | Fitchburg | 27.4% (±3.6 points) |
| 54 | Town of Bristol | 27.1% (±7.1 points) |
| 55 | DeForest | 22.6% (±5.1 points) |
| 56 (tie) | Waunakee | 19.7% (±3.3 points) |
| 56 (tie) | Town of Middleton | 19.7% (±6.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sun Prairie
How old are most homes in Sun Prairie?
27.8% of homes in Sun Prairie, WI were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Do homes in Sun Prairie need a lead paint disclosure?
A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 18.3% and 27.8% of homes in Sun Prairie were built before then.
Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Sun Prairie?
Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).
Sources
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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM
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