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Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

city · Dane County

At a glance

37,570
Population
$365,700
Median home value (all homes)
21% above U.S. median
$447,925
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,419/mo
Median rent
5% above U.S. median
$90,942
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
22 min
Average commute
93.7%
Homes with broadband
97.53%
Locations with fiber available
2.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities22% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost21% 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 college5 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates97.3%
College graduates50.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Sun Prairie Economic Development
The City of Sun Prairie’s Economic Development Department supports strategic growth, redevelopment, business retention, public investment, and partnerships that strengthen the local economy and quality of life.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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