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ZIP 53726

Population: 5,043 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 53726 is $791,853 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $636,500 after a median 77 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,740/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 5.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$791,853

Typical home value

+4.1%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$791,853
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+78.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$793,174

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$636,500
Median list price
$835,000
Median price per sqft
$342
1-year sale-price change
-18.4%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,740/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,565/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,047/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,264/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
Schools include
Randall Elementary School, West High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Lagoons (4.6 mi)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.8 in
Annual snowfall
35.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
76
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,521
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,893

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
46
Nearest airport
Middleton Municipal Morey Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
20
Hospitals include
THE MONROE CLINIC, ASPIRUS DIVINE SAVIOR HOSPITAL, MADISON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1959
Housing built before 1970
67.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Households with broadband internet
77.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 53726State medianUS median
Typical home value$791,853—$288,527
Median sale price$636,500—$325,000
Median days on market77 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,740/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 53726?
$791,853.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 53726?
$636,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 53726?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 53726?
Typical rent: $1,740/month.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 53726?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Lagoons, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 53726?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 53726 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 53726?
Regional Price Parity: 94.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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