A TOUR OF MADISON SUBURBS

Love downtown Madison? Us, too. Lake views at the Memorial Union, games at the Kohl Center, and fresh cheese at the Capitol Square Farmers’ Market—there are so many fun things to do, we lost count. But, you don’t have to live in the bustle of downtown Madison to enjoy the area. In fact, all you have to do is find a great house in a picturesque Madison suburb.

Middleton

West of downtown Madison across Lake Mendota is Middleton, a suburb with tons of perks. Middleton’s population is just under 20,000 people and it has been ranked on “best places to live” lists multiple times. The city is popular due to its outstanding schools, a strong job market and successful local companies, and opportunities for recreation.

Learn all about Middleton in our neighborhood guide.

Middleton Homes for Sale

Verona

Southwest of downtown Madison is a city of 14,000 called Verona. The city has popular breweries (like Wisconsin Brewing Company) and highly-reviewed eateries (like Sugar River Pizza Co.) as well as beaches and parks. On top of that, the area’s schools are highly rated for academics, teachers, and college prep.

Learn all about Verona in our neighborhood guide.

Verona Homes for Sale

Waunakee

Twenty minutes north of Madison is Waunakee, a village of over 14,000. There’s lots to do in Waunakee, from antiquing to hiking, but outdoors lovers will go wild for Governor Nelson State Park. Travel Wisconsin calls the park a hidden gem, saying “The highlight of Dane County’s Governor Nelson State Park is a dog beach with a pier and ramp to help your pup get in and out of the water …  there’s also a fantastic view of the Wisconsin State Capitol and downtown Madison right across lovely Lake Mendota.”

Learn all about Waunakee in our neighborhood guide.

Waunakee Homes for Sale

Fitchburg

South of Madison is Fitchburg, one of Madison’s larger suburbs at just under thirty thousand residents. Niche.com calls it one of the best places to live in the area with lots of parks, entertainment, and good public schools. Though the cost of living is higher than the national average, it’s one of the more affordable places to live in the Madison area.

Learn all about Fitchburg in our neighborhood guide.

Fitchburg Homes for Sale

Sun Prairie

One of Madison’s most popular and beloved suburbs, Sun Prairie, is northeast of Madison and has a population of about 35,000. The area recently ranked #40 on Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live in America” because of its affordable cost of living, low crime rates, and number of things to do. It’s a great place to put down roots!

Learn all about Sun Prairie in our neighborhood guide.

Sun Prairie Homes for Sale

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