Waunakee, Wisconsin · ZIP 53597

Waunakee — ZIP 53597

Waunakee (53597) scores 85/100 — Excellent for Wisconsin. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate 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 $606K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share22%

Property crime share78%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100

Avg math proficiency63%

Avg reading proficiency55%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index31/100

Typical home value$606K

Median rent$2,344/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

$606K

Median Rent

$2,344/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 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
Waunakee Intermediate	05–06	661	72%	62%
Arboretum Elementary	PK–04	435	72%	57%
Waunakee Prairie Elementary	KG–04	531	64%	53%
Waunakee Middle	07–08	667	58%	48%
Waunakee Heritage Elementary	PK–04	537	57%	52%
Waunakee High	09–12	1,335	55%	56%
Waunakee Community 4K School	PK–PK	249	Not reported	Not 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

20,671

Median Income

$117K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

42.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 53597 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 53597 has a school score of 73/100. 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 53597 is approximately $606K. 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 53597 in Waunakee has an overall NeighborScore of 85/100. 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.