WI·Upper Midwest·Est. 1829
Madison
“Best college town experience in America”
WalkableLakeProgressiveBadgersBrutal Winters
The Pulse
Population
269k
Rent, 1BR
$1,650/mo
Walk / Transit
50 · 42
Safety
A-
The Scene
UW-Madison (~35k undergrads) sits between two lakes on a beautiful campus. State Street connects campus to the capitol — all cafes, bars, record stores. Terrace on the lake is legendary.
State capital + Big Ten flagship — one of the best college town experiences in the country. Progressive, outdoor-focused, brutal winters but beautiful summers.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$1,650
Groceries
$395
Utilities
$140
Transit
$90
Estimated total$2,275/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
30°
Summer
71.9°
Midwest33.9″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
50
Transit
42
Some transit — Car helpful but not required
Airport
MSN — Dane County Regional
Time zone
CST / CT
The Details
Neighborhoods
- ·State Street
- ·Capitol Square
- ·Willy Street
- ·Tenney-Lapham
- ·Vilas
Industries
- ·Higher Ed
- ·Biotech
- ·State Gov
Nearest cities
Milwaukee1.3h
Chicago2.5h
Minneapolis4.5h
Schools here · 3