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It’s time to start moving to Madison, Wisconsin! Fortune Magazine ranks Madison as one of the 10 happiest cities in America, the highest-ranking city in the Great Lakes region. Madison has the amenities of a major city with a small-town, family-friendly atmosphere, perfect for families with young children and retirees. Children can enjoy the Henry Vilas Zoo, and older people can enjoy James Madison Park.
Dairyland Moving and Storage has served Madison residents for over 10 years. We’ve performed over 15,000 moves throughout Madison, including the best Madison neighborhoods and all Madison ZIP codes. We have received over 410 positive Google reviews for local and long distance moves. We know traffic patterns, building regulations, and layouts, and we can ensure a secure, efficient move on major streets like Campus Drive. We serve all of Madison, Greater Madison, and the entire Madison, Wisconsin area. Here’s what you should know about the areas we serve.Â
According to the City of Madison, there are over 110 official neighborhoods in Madison, WI. The team at Dairyland Moving can help you relocate to any neighborhood. We can perform across-town and down-the-street moves, within or between neighborhoods. You can hire our Madison local movers for moves of less than 100 miles between locations, while our Madison long distance movers are available for moves of over 100 miles between locations. The best Madison neighborhoods include:Â
Dudgeon-Monroe (53711): Dudgeon-Monroe is a tranquil and quiet residential neighborhood close to The Isthmus, which is the city center. Dudgeon-Monroe offers walkable streets, a mix of single-family homes and bungalows, and cozy cafes.Â
Marquette (53703 and 53704): Marquette is a vibrant neighborhood well known for its diverse real estate, including Craftsman, Greek Revival, and Italianate homes for sale. The community has an artsy and vibrant vibe and is popular among artists and young professionals, who love to visit the neighborhood’s restaurants like Ahan and Umami Ramen & Dumpling Bar.Â
Westmorland (53711): Westmorland is on the West Side of Madison, and it’s one of the safest and most family-friendly neighborhoods in Madison. It’s home to Midvale Elementary School and the Sequoya Branch of the Madison Public Library system, making it suitable for young children.Â
Vilas (53711 and 53715): Vilas is a hip yet family-friendly community that offers convenient access to top destinations in Madison. The neighborhood is home to Henry Vilas Zoo, Vilas Park, and Bear Mound Park. Students living in Vilas can enjoy easy access to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which is just a few minutes away.Â
Glacier Ridge (53719): Glacier Ridge is one of the best neighborhoods in Madison for outdoor lovers. The neighborhood contains Ice Age Ridge Park, Glacier Crossing Park, and Country Glove Park, and it borders the Ice Age Trail Junction Area.Â
University Hill Farms (53705): University Hill Farms (also known as Hill Farms) is a historic and affordable neighborhood in the West Side, well known for its ranch-style and Wrightian homes. It’s also known for its top parks, including Garner Park and Rennebohm Park.Â
Bram’s Addition (53713): Bram’s Addition is a revitalizing and up-and-coming neighborhood in southern Madison. It’s one of the most commuter-friendly neighborhoods in Madison, with US Route 151 running through the community and Metro Transit Route 13 having several stops in Bram’s Addition.Â
Bay Creek (53715): Bay Creek is a walkable neighborhood bordering Monona Bay, providing beautiful waterfront views. The neighborhood is just south of the city center and Downtown Madison, and it’s home to dog-friendly parks, including Olin Park and Goodman Park.
Madison offers a competitive and high-paying job market and great educational opportunities, including K-12 and higher education. Here’s what to know about income and education in Madison, Wisconsin.Â
According to the US Census, the median household income in Madison is $79,254. The median income for families is $118,921, while the median income for non-family households is $59,279. The Madison median household income is 2.3% higher than the state median.Â
According to BeautifyData, with statistics from the US Census in 2021, 117,324 households live in the City of Madison. 9,371 have a household income of over $200,000, accounting for roughly 8.0% of Madison households. 9,361 households (8.0% of Madison households) have a household income between $150,000 and $199,999. 33,106 households (28.22%) have a household income of less than $40,000, with 8,481 households (7.2%) having an income between $40,000 and $49,999.
According to Statistical Atlas, the wealthiest neighborhoods in Madison are:
The least wealthy Madison neighborhoods are:Â
According to the State of Wisconsin, per capita personal income in the Madison metropolitan area will grow by 34.1% between 2019 and 2026. Statistics for household income are harder to find.
According to the US Census, 62.0% of Madison residents over the age of 25 have a bachelor’s degree or higher, nearly 30 percentage points higher than the state rate. 27.2% of residents have a graduate or professional degree.Â
Madison is home to both private and public schools, and both play a significant role in educating young people. The Madison Metropolitan School District serves Madison, Fitchburg, Shorewood Hills, Maple Bluff, Blooming Grove, and Burke. The district contains 52 schools, including four comprehensive high schools. Madison is home to dozens of private schools, including Madison Country Day School, a top PreK-12 International Baccalaureate school.Â
Madison is home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which US News ranks in the top 50 national universities in America. Other notable colleges and universities include Madison Area Technical College and Edgewood University.
You and your children can enjoy access to some of the best schools in America in Madison, Wisconsin. Here are great public schools, private schools, and higher education institutions you can enjoy today.Â
The Madison Metropolitan School District is the only public school district in Madison. According to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in 2024, the district meets state and federal expectations for education. The district has a four-year high school graduation rate of 88.4%. Madison Metropolitan students participate in more arts and design and AP classes than the state average. Students also have higher year-to-year progress rates in English and mathematics than the state average.Â
US News ranks Shorewood Hills Elementary School as the top public elementary school in Madison. US News also ranks it in the top 10 elementary schools in the state, giving it an overall score of 99.29 out of 100. 82% of Shorewood Hills Elementary School students test at or above the proficiency level in mathematics, twice the state rate. Van Hise Elementary School and Randall Elementary School are also ranked within the top 30 elementary schools in Wisconsin.Â
US News ranks Hamilton Middle School as the top public middle school in Madison, also ranking it in the top 15 middle schools in Wisconsin. 69% of Hamilton Middle School students test at or above the proficiency level in mathematics, almost twice the district rate. US News also ranks Spring Harbor Middle School and O’Keeffe Middle School as the top Madison middle schools.
US News ranks West High School as the top public high school in Madison, also ranking it in the top 30 Wisconsin high schools. 60% of West High School students test at or above the proficiency level in reading, 20 percentage points higher than the state rate. 41% of students pass at least one AP exam, with 29 AP classes available for West High School students.
Malcolm Shabazz City High School is the top alternative public high school in Madison. The school focuses on individuality and sociopolitical activism, with students participating in interdisciplinary classes and project-based learning. All students participate in community service and can gain credits through service trips.
Madison Country Day School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school for PreK-12 students. The school offers over 30 clubs and extracurricular courses and 24 IB university-level courses. The school maintains one of the lowest student-to-faculty ratios among Madison educational institutions, 7:1.Â
Wingra School serves students between the ages of 5 and 14, offering a progressive curriculum centered on outdoor and experiential learning. Students participate in two-year placements, working closely with their teachers on hands-on projects.Â
Most private schools in Madison are faith-based and cater to high school students. Edgewood High School is one of the oldest Catholic high schools in Madison, opening its doors in 1881. Students maintain an average GPA of 3.8, with 75% of students scoring a 3 or higher on at least one AP test.Â
Abundant Life Christian School is a non-denominational Christian school currently serving roughly 200 families from 56 different churches. The school is on a 28-acre campus that’s home to three chapels, athletic fields, and play areas. Students participate in Biblical coursework starting in kindergarten, and they can take six AP classes in high school.Â
Charis Classical Academy offers a classical education grounded in Biblical study, grammar, logic, and rhetoric. It is a K-12 non-denominational Christian school with six houses that cultivate connections among younger and older students.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is one of the largest public universities in America. The university has 13 schools and colleges, offering 136 undergraduate majors, 148 master’s degree programs, and 120 doctoral and PhD programs. Computer science, economics, and psychology are the three most popular majors at the school, and students have a median salary of $61,275 six years after graduation.Â
Madison College is the top technical college in the Madison area. The college offers nearly 200 associate degree, certificate, and technical diploma programs, with many programs being hands-on and experiential. 92% of Madison College students are employed within six months of graduation.Â
Edgewood University is a private Catholic college that offers over 40 undergraduate programs and over 25 post-graduate programs. You can participate in over 50 study abroad programs in countries like Australia, Costa Rica, and the Czech Republic.
Madison is a commuter-friendly city with a public transportation system and a network of major highways. Here is what to know about public transportation and roadways in Madison.Â
Metro Transit offers rapid bus and commuter bus services in Madison and surrounding communities. The transit system has 55 bus routes, with stops and stations located throughout the city, including on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The city does not currently have a light rail system, an Amtrak stop, or high-speed rail access.Â
Several regional bus systems serve Madison and connect it to cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and Indianapolis. Greyhound manages two stations in Madison and offers direct connections to 16 cities. Badger Bus runs six daily routes between Madison and Milwaukee.
Madison BCycle is a bike-sharing system open from March 15 to December 15. You can rent bikes from dozens of stations in and around Madison, with daily passes costing just $19. You can also hire ride-sharing services like Lyft, Uber, and RoundTrip to get around.
Madison contains many major highways, most of which are located in eastern Madison. Interstate 90 runs northeast to southwest through the eastern half of Madison, while Interstate 94 runs from east to west. US Route 14 runs through the western half of Madison and connects with US Routes 12 and 18 to provide access to cities near Madison like Ashton, Fitchburg, and Stoughton. These interstates and US routes are the most heavily trafficked roads in Madison.
There are no notable scenic routes in Madison, though there are scenic spots like Picnic Point and Raymer’s Cove that you can drive to. Picnic Point and Raymer’s Cove offer scenic views of Lake Mendota.
Madison contains many top things to do, including great kid-friendly outdoor destinations. Here are the most popular things to do in Madison.Â
Henry Vilas Zoo is a free outdoor museum home to 95 species of animals, including polar bears, African lions, and Bornean orangutans. The museum is completely free to visit throughout the year, including in the wintertime. You can go on behind-the-scenes tours and see how animals are cared for, and you can visit animal enclosures and feed goats and other animals.Â
The Madison Children’s Museum contains interactive exhibits for children of all ages. The Wildernest is reserved for children younger than five, with a reserved area for children too young to walk or crawl. Children can also enjoy indoor and outdoor climbing structures, an art studio, and a greenhouse. The museum is home to special events throughout the year, including festivals and adult-only events.Â
Thrill Factory is an indoor, family-friendly entertainment center with unique attractions you can’t find at other points of interest. The center is home to an indoor playground, four 60-minute escape rooms, 16 bowling lanes, and a mini golf course. It’s also one of the top event venues in Madison, home to bowling leagues, birthday parties, corporate events, and school events.Â
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is a 16-acre outdoor garden with a 10,000-square-foot greenhouse home to hundreds of plants from all over the world. You and your children can stroll through an English-style garden, lounge in a Thai pavilion, and view flowers in tranquil meadows and lawns. The greenhouse is home to animals and plants, including koi fish and canaries.Â
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is home to 6,000 works of art from roughly 1,400 artists from all over the world. The museum is well-known for its collections and study centers of Mexican modernist art and Chicago Imagist art, including works from artists like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. You can see a permanent collection and rotating exhibits, including sculpture installations in a rooftop sculpture garden.Â
James Madison Park covers 12.63 acres and is one of the largest parks close to Downtown Madison. The park contains basketball courts, a volleyball court, and a playground for small children. James Madison Park is home to the Gates of Heaven Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogue buildings in the United States. You can go fishing, boating, and kayaking on Lake Mendota, with the park containing boat launches and fishing piers.Â
American Airlines, Breeze Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines fly into Dane County Regional Airport, which serves Madison, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area. Regional affiliates of these airlines, like American Eagle and Delta Connection, also fly into Madison, though some affiliates only offer seasonal flights. Before flying into Madison, you should check their websites for more information.Â
The University of Wisconsin Madison is known for being a major center for academic research, particularly in health and the social sciences. Forbes has called the University of Wisconsin Madison a Public Ivy, saying that it’s a public school with affordable tuition rates that offers an education on par with Ivy League institutions.
According to Weather Spark, Madison has warm and wet summers and freezing and snowy winters. Extreme weather is not common in Madison, Wisconsin, though you can experience snowstorms in the winter. You can check what the Madison weather will be like on websites like WKOW.
Dairyland Moving and Storage serves all of Madison, Greater Madison, and the entire Madison, Wisconsin metropolitan area, including cities near Madison Wisconsin, like Fitchburg and Middleton. Call 608-856-6683 for a free estimate for our Madison movers.
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