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Sun Prairie, WI


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Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 12 miles NE of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 66 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is located in the Madison metropolitan area. Sun Prairie has a population of 20,369.

The People and Families of Sun Prairie

In Sun Prairie, about 59% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Sun Prairie, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sun Prairie had a median family income of $61,197. People in Sun Prairie generally have good earning power. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Sun Prairie gave more campaign money ($4,610) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sun Prairie Housing

Owners occupy 61% of the housing units in Sun Prairie. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Sun Prairie, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sun Prairie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%Sun Prairie Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Sun Prairie College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 12%Sun Prairie Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Sun Prairie Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Sun Prairie, WI

Comparing Sun Prairie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity510
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime63

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