Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Stoughton
Stoughton, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,346
Population
13,577
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Rich heritage and Midwestern personality define this Madison suburb
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Commuter
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Lake
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Low Crime
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Family Friendly
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Historic
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Less than twenty miles south of Madison, the suburban enclave of Stoughton is a charming community radiating small-town personality. Main Street forms the backbone of a charming Downtown district featuring unique shops, cafes, and neighborhood pubs housed in beautifully preserved historic storefronts.
Like many Midwestern communities, Stoughton is quite proud of its rich Scandinavian heritage, and observes the Norwegian holiday of Syttende Mai with a citywide celebration every May. The city also claims to be the birthplace of the coffee break, and hosts an elaborate (though appropriately brief) Coffee Break Festival every August in its honor.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,104
Average: $96,478
Education
4,106
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,712
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stoughton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Stoughton, WI is $1,234 for a studio, $1,346 for one bedroom, $1,657 for two bedrooms, and $1,581 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stoughton has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,346/month
594 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stoughton, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
388 Students
Public
Grades K-5
421 Students
Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
582 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
875 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Lake Kegonsa State Park
- Babcock Park
- Edna Taylor Conservation Park
- Capital Springs State Recreation Area
- Cam-Rock Park
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.