Middleton, Wisconsin · ZIP 53562

Middleton — ZIP 53562

Middleton (53562) scores 71/100 — Good for Wisconsin. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $632K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share11%

Property crime share89%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100

Avg math proficiency67%

Avg reading proficiency64%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100

Typical home value$632K

Median rent$1,597/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$632K

Median Rent

$1,597/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 15 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

9,198

Violent Crime

1,121

Property Crime

8,077

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Dane County, Wisconsin (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Elm Lawn Elementary	PK–04	313	82%	72%
Pope Farm Elementary	PK–04	448	77%	62%
Sunset Ridge Elementary	PK–04	309	77%	62%
Northside Elementary	PK–04	307	72%	72%
Kromrey Middle	05–08	1,230	59%	60%
Middleton High	09–12	2,303	52%	63%
Sauk Trail Elementary	PK–04	360	52%	42%
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District 4K	PK–PK	286	Not reported	Not reported
Clark Street Community School	09–12	108	Not reported	75%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,488

Median Income

$101K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

39.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53562 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 53562 has a school score of 78/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 53562 is approximately $632K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 53562 in Middleton has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.