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Waunakee, Wisconsin

village · Dane County

At a glance

15,687
Population
$515,900
Median home value (all homes)
70% above U.S. median
$590,743
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,324/mo
Median rent
2% below U.S. median
$125,220
Median household income
59% above U.S. median
22 min
Average commute
96.8%
Homes with broadband
90.65%
Locations with fiber available
1.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing88% above
Goods & services3% below
Utilities7% 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 college8 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates98.5%
College graduates63.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Waunakee Economic Development
Waunakee's Community Development Department guides the village's growth and development, working with residents, businesses, developers, and local officials on planning, zoning, housing, and economic development.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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