At a Glance
Median Income
$90,521
$45,715 per capita
Home Value
$339,800
Zillow: $443,196
Median Rent
$1,374/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
1,423/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
10.1% smoking rate
How Sun Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sun Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sun Prairie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sun Prairie residents earn a median household income of $90,521 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,715. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% 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 Sun Prairie is $339,800 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $443,196. Median rent is $1,374/month, with 27.7% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Sun Prairie reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,423/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
50.9% of adults in Sun Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sun Prairie 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 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population36,455
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,785/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,521
Per Capita$45,715
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$339,800
Rent$1,374
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$443,196
Housing Units15,103
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property1,423/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault171/100K
Burglary86/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation988 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Sun Prairie was founded in 1839.
The median home in Sun Prairie was built in 1997.
18.3% 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.
8.7% 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.