Get to know Madison, WI
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Somewhat walkable
Walk Score®
Some transit
Transit Score®
Madison is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Madison is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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Schools
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Food
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Services
Recreation
Childcare
Preschool
Elementary
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Community Coordinated Child Care
Childcare
Koala T Kare Childcare
Childcare
Lunita Estrella Family Day Care
Childcare
Lady Bug Learning Academy
Childcare
Animal Crackers Child Care
Childcare
Eagle's Wing Child Care
Childcare
Ginger Bread House
Childcare
Great Beginnings
Childcare
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 381 students
Winnequah School
Public • PK, K-5 • 609 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 374 students
Elvehjem Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 418 students
Forest Edge Elementary School
Public • PK, K-6 • 385 students
Stephens Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 493 students
Sandburg Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 392 students
Muir Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 403 students
Emerson Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 351 students
Shorewood Hills Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 381 students
Van Hise Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 431 students
Marquette Elementary School
Public • 3-5 • 149 students
Randall Elementary School
Public • 3-5 • 311 students
Waubesa Intermediate School
Public • 3-5 • 540 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 374 students
Winnequah School
Public • PK, K-5 • 609 students
Elvehjem Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 418 students
Stephens Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 493 students
Indian Mound Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 531 students
Hamilton Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 725 students
O'keeffe Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 452 students
Spring Harbor Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 263 students
James Wright Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 256 students
Jefferson Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 415 students
Badger Rock Middle School
Charter • 6-8 • 92 students
Sennett Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 623 students
Toki Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 578 students
West High School
Public • 9-12 • 2147 students
Mcfarland High School
Public • 9-12 • 777 students
East High School
Public • 9-12 • 1649 students
Memorial High School
Public • 9-12 • 2025 students
Monona Grove High School
Public • 9-12 • 1083 students
Lafollette High School
Public • 9-12 • 1482 students
Shabazz-City High School
Public • 9-12 • 121 students
Monona Grove Liberal Arts
Charter • 6-12 • 81 students
Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin High School
Charter • 9-12 • 232 students
Madison Area Technical College-Truax Campus
College
Madison Area Technical College-Goodman South Campus
College
Madison Area Technical College-South Campus
College
Madison College-Commercial Avenue Education Center
College
Charmany Instructional Facility
College
Lakeland University-Madison Center
College
University of Wisconsin-Madison
College
Dane County Regional Airport
Airport
Observatory & Highland (EB)
Bus
State & W Dayton (WB)
Bus
University & Ridge (EB)
Bus
S High Pt & Tree (NB)
Bus
W Gorham & N Henry (WB)
Bus
W Johnson & N Frances (EB)
Bus
Milwaukee & Walter (WB)
Bus
E Washington & Portage (WB)
Bus
Dane County Regional Airport
Airport
Observatory & Highland (EB)
Bus
State & W Dayton (WB)
Bus
University & Ridge (EB)
Bus
S High Pt & Tree (NB)
Bus
W Gorham & N Henry (WB)
Bus
W Johnson & N Frances (EB)
Bus
Milwaukee & Walter (WB)
Bus
E Washington & Portage (WB)
Bus
Highland & University (NB)
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Drinks
Food
Restaurants
Mr. Brews Taphouse
Drinks
Licari's Bar & Grill
Drinks
Bennett's Meadowood Country Club
Drinks
Off Broadway Drafthouse
Drinks
North Of The Bayou
Restaurant
Cafe La Bellitalia
Restaurant
Glass Nickel Pizza
Restaurant
Parthenon Gyros
Restaurant
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Grocery stores
Shopping
Open Pantry
Grocery store
Metro Market
Grocery store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery store
Metro Market
Grocery store
Madison Food Mart
Grocery store
Metcalfe's on the Go
Grocery store
Two Sisters Bakery and Cafe
Grocery store
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N. Lake St. @ University Ave.
Automotive
Lot 200 Park and Ride
Automotive
Mister Car Wash
Automotive
Van Hise Garage (Lot 23)
Automotive
Sparkle Auto Body
Automotive
University Bay Drive @ Picnic Point
Automotive
N. Lake St. @ University Ave.
Automotive
Lot 200 Park and Ride
Automotive
Mister Car Wash
Automotive
Van Hise Garage (Lot 23)
Automotive
Sparkle Auto Body
Automotive
University Bay Drive @ Picnic Point
Automotive
UW Health East Madison Hospital
Healthcare
UW Health Science Drive Medical Center
Healthcare
Midwest Dental
Healthcare
First Choice Dental
Healthcare
East Grove Dental
Healthcare
Madison Plaza Hotel
Hotel
Magnuson Grand Hotel Madison
Hotel
Baymont Inn & Suites
Hotel
Clarion Suites At The Alliant Energy Center
Hotel
GrandStay Residential Suites
Hotel
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Madison
Hotel
Saris Infrastructure
Other
Neckerman Insurance Agency
Other
Prairieland Insurance
Other
Exact Accounting & Financial Services
Other
Revolution Hair By Jenelle
Personal care
Leah's African Hair Braiding
Personal care
Wayne's Barber Shop
Personal care
Ken's Barbershop
Personal care
Yellowstone Salons
Personal care
Q Nails and Spa
Personal care
The Nail Collab
Personal care
Rufus DuMonde Pet Salon
Pet care
Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
Isthmus Veterinary Care - Marc Siegel, DVM
Pet care
Northside Animal Hospital
Pet care
Dog Haus University
Pet care
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pet care
Grand Arbor Reserve Dog Park
Pet care
Timber Valley Apartments Dog Park
Pet care
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Bethel Lutheran Church
Place of worship
McFarland United Church of Christ
Place of worship
Glenwood Moravian Church
Place of worship
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Christ Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
St. Johns Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel
Place of worship
UW-Madison Police and Security Building
Public service
Fire Station No 3
Public service
Summit Credit Union
Public service
Fire Station No. 2
Public service
Dane County Offices
Public service
Heritage Credit Union
Public service
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Drury Stage
Entertainment
Orpheum Theatre
Entertainment
Oscar Rennebohm Library
Entertainment
Doxa Events
Entertainment
Madison Public Library, Central Library
Entertainment
WKOW 27 News
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
UW Geology Museum
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Drury Stage
Entertainment
Orpheum Theatre
Entertainment
Oscar Rennebohm Library
Entertainment
Doxa Events
Entertainment
Madison Public Library, Central Library
Entertainment
WKOW 27 News
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
UW Geology Museum
Entertainment
Rennebohm Park Basketball Court
Sports
Nicholas Recreation Center
Sports
Madison Circus Space
Sports
Average rent in Madison
In Madison, the average rent is $1,847 per month,
with the average rental size around 859 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,500 - $2,000 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,847/month
Average rental size
859 sqft
Under $1,000
1.6%
$1,001 - $1,500
33.6%
$1,501 - $2,000
38.2%
$2,001 - $2,500
15.4%
$2,501 - $3,000
4.9%
Over $3,000
6.3%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, renters typically spend around $312 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $18 for sewer to $115 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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