City profile
Sun Prairie, WI
Dane County · Population 37,570
Sun Prairie is a town in Dane County, WI with about 37,570 residents and a typical home value near $366,000. It is 10 miles from Madison, WI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
20°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$365,700
Typical monthly housing
$2,447
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
102
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.51%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.65%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.72%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Hail, Tornado
Nearest major airport
70 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 75% Democratic / 23% Republican
Community
Population
37,570
Black population
8.8%
County
Dane County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 37,570 residents
- Typical home value about $366,000
- 10 miles from Madison, WI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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