At a Glance
Median Income
$87,784
$54,757 per capita
Home Value
$390,400
Zillow: $457,139
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
7,698/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.5%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
10.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Monona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monona a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monona residents earn a median household income of $87,784 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,757. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% 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 Monona is $390,400 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $457,139. Median rent is $1,207/month, with 29.1% 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 1960.
Safety & Crime
Monona reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,698/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.5% of adults in Monona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monona has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population8,604
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density2,639/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,784
Per Capita$54,757
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A
Home Value$390,400
Rent$1,207
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$457,139
Housing Units4,326
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property7,698/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary136/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation902 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.5%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+22.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Monona was founded in 1938.
The median home in Monona was built in 1960.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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