At a Glance
Median Income
$110,769
$43,659 per capita
Home Value
$334,800
Zillow: $505,390
Median Rent
$1,159/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.9% smoking rate
How Dane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dane a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dane residents earn a median household income of $110,769 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,659. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dane is $334,800 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,390. Median rent is $1,159/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
27.1% of adults in Dane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dane has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,039
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,769
Per Capita$43,659
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$334,800
Rent$1,159
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$505,390
Housing Units430
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,072 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Dane was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.