Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
27%
Maple Bluff
Maple Bluff, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,701
Population
1,438
Renter Mix
8% Rent
Living in this Wisconsin quintessential small town sure is sweet
Outdoors
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Lake
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Rural
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Close-Knit
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Great Location
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Nestled along the shores of Lake Mendota, Maple Bluff is a quaint, waterfront village about six miles north of Madison. Anchored by the lake, the Maple Bluff community lives for the water. You’ll find families and friends sailing, fishing, and swimming, along with other watersports. Surrounded by lush forests and filled with inland and waterfront parks, Maple Bluff balances rural and lakeside landscapes. Beach Park is a popular gathering place with a swimming pier, playground, fire pit, and beach house. This park also hosts several community events on the grassy field near the water or in the beach house. Although Maple Bluff feels secluded, the village has still has easy access to plenty of modern amenities. Maple Bluff is convenient to the Dane County Regional Airport and University of Wisconsin at Madison, along with other major destinations in the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$181,999
Average: $198,649
Education
827
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
783
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Maple Bluff has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Maple Bluff, WI is $1,550 for a studio, $1,701 for one bedroom, and $2,664 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Maple Bluff has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,701/month
756 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
- Sandburg Woods
- Madison Children's Museum
- Ice Age National Scenic Trail
- Cherokee Marsh - Mendota Unit
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Dane County Regional/Truax Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.