Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Monona
Monona, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,337
Population
9,169
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Ready to set sail? Then you’re ready for Monona!
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Local Business
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Wisconsin
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Located in Dane County and by Lake Monona, the city of Monona has been called an exciting place to live and work. The lake is the town’s main attraction, where people from other communities come to launch their boats for some afternoon sailing.
When you rent an apartment here, you’re just 15 minutes from Madison. Hundreds of diverse businesses call Monona home, and there is a wide array of shops and restaurants along Broadway and Monona Drive.
Winnequah Park is a rather large green space in Monona, where residents come to relax by the water or play sports in the open fields.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,015
Average: $99,230
Education
3,874
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,794
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monona has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Monona, WI is $1,258 for a studio, $1,337 for one bedroom, $1,902 for two bedrooms, and $3,114 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monona has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,337/month
762 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monona, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
609 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
81 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,083 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
81 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Aldo Leopold Nature Center
- Paunack Park
- Elvehjem Sanctuary
- Edna Taylor Conservation Park
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.