Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Waunakee
Waunakee, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,479
Population
15,321
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Delight in the many charms of “the Only Waunakee in the World”
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Situated about ten miles north of Madison, Waunakee is an idyllic suburb with a strong farming community and a distinct small-town vibe. Waunakee draws families for its top-ranked schools, short commute times, and abundant options for outdoor recreation.
Waunakee’s close-knit community comes together for a wide variety of special events, including Art on Main, Imagination Celebration, WaunaBoom, and much more. Residents also congregate in Waunakee’s quaint downtown area strewn along historic Main Street, which is teeming with charming shops, markets, and eateries.
There’s always plenty to do in and around Waunakee. Shopping options range from unique boutiques in downtown to national retailers in nearby East Towne Mall. Numerous village parks, like Ripp Park and Waunakee Village Park, provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors as well as several nearby parks on Lake Mendota such as Governor Nelson State Park, Cherokee Marsh, and Warner Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$119,192
Average: $145,558
Education
6,293
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,165
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Waunakee has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Waunakee, WI is $1,417 for a studio, $1,478 for one bedroom, $1,799 for two bedrooms, and $2,334 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waunakee has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,478/month
788 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waunakee, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
533 Students
Public
Grades K-5
635 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
435 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
547 Students
Public
Grades K
245 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
682 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,327 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Governor Nelson State Park
- Cherokee Marsh - Mendota Unit
- Cherokee Marsh - South Unit
- Cherokee Marsh - North Unit
- Sandburg Woods
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.