At a Glance
Median Income
$128,750
$62,751 per capita
Home Value
$490,300
Zillow: $585,776
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.0%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
9.5% smoking rate
How Waunakee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waunakee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waunakee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waunakee residents earn a median household income of $128,750 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,751. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Waunakee is $490,300 , 74% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $585,776. Median rent is $1,236/month, with 23.4% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Waunakee reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 210/100K.
Education
62.0% of adults in Waunakee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waunakee 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
Population14,927
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density2,017/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,750
Per Capita$62,751
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$490,300
Rent$1,236
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$585,776
Housing Units5,577
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property210/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation900 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.0%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Waunakee was built in 1996.
18.9% 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.
6.4% 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.