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Monona, Wisconsin

city · Dane County

At a glance

8,527
Population
$427,900
Median home value (all homes)
41% above U.S. median
$482,083
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,275/mo
Median rent
5% below U.S. median
$87,773
Median household income
12% above U.S. median
19.5 min
Average commute
91.7%
Homes with broadband
97.35%
Locations with fiber available
2.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost30% below
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates97.6%
College graduates58.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Monona — Community Development Authority / Planning & Community Development (Economic Development Programs)
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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