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Sun Prairie, Wisconsin · ZIP 53590

Sun Prairie — ZIP 53590

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Sun Prairie (53590) scores 53/100 — Fair for Wisconsin. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $460K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share11%
Property crime share89%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency45%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$460K
Median rent$1,642/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

$460K

Median Rent

$1,642/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 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
Token Springs ElementaryPK–05472
71%
53%
Eastside ElementaryPK–05408
67%
52%
Royal Oaks ElementaryPK–05433
63%
50%
Horizon ElementaryPK–05345
62%
52%
Meadow View ElementaryPK–05401
47%
42%
Creekside ElementaryPK–05394
47%
37%
Northside ElementaryPK–05439
37%
27%
Prairie View Middle06–08699
36%
43%
Patrick Marsh Middle06–08581
36%
39%
Sun Prairie East High09–121,340
35%
59%
C H Bird ElementaryPK–05333
27%
27%
Westside ElementaryPK–05434
17%
22%
Sun Prairie West High09–121,325Not reportedNot reported
Central Heights Middle06–08560Not reportedNot reported
Sun Prairie Four KidsPK–PK297Not reportedNot reported

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

43,965

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53590 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 53590 has a school score of 63/100. 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 53590 is approximately $460K. 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 53590 in Sun Prairie has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.