Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Small Wisconsin city with local appeal

Midwest Madison, WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72

C-

out of 100

Overview

Sun Prairie is a Wisconsin city with a population of approximately 37,890, part of the Madison, WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $447,925. Median household income is $90,384.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 37,890 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $447,925 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $90,384 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.5 minutes
  • Part of the Madison, WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

37,890

Source: Census ACS

$447,925

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$90,384

Source: Census ACS

22.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

33

Source: Walk Score

110 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Dane County (county-level results)

75%
23%
Democrat 273,995
Republican 85,454
Leans D+51.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 45.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 55.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 65.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 33/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 52.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72

Location

Sun Prairie, WI (43.1869, -89.2227)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.