Sun Prairie
WI
Average Sales Price
$571,210
Median Sales Price
$491,633
Population
34,364
Total Listings
255

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is one of the fastest-growing cities in Dane County, located just northeast of Madison and offering a compelling mix of small-city energy, modern development, and strong community identity. What was once considered a quiet bedroom community has evolved into a dynamic city with its own distinct character, thriving commercial base, and an expanding range of amenities that continue to attract new residents year after year.

 

Downtown Sun Prairie has seen significant reinvestment in recent years, with locally owned restaurants, bars, shops, and entertainment venues bringing new life to a historic core that the community takes genuine pride in. The city's arts scene punches above its weight, highlighted by the internationally recognized Sweet Corn Festival each August, one of Wisconsin's most beloved and well-attended community celebrations.

 

Sun Prairie's park system is extensive and well-developed, with athletic facilities, trails, and green spaces distributed throughout the city that support an active outdoor lifestyle across every season. The city's continued growth has also brought a wide range of modern housing options, from established neighborhoods with mature trees and character to newer developments offering contemporary construction and updated finishes.

 

Positioned along Highway 151, Sun Prairie offers a straightforward and efficient commute to Madison, the University of Wisconsin, and the broader network of employers across Dane County. The city's own commercial and retail corridors along Grand Avenue provide residents with convenient access to everyday shopping, dining, and services close to home.

 

With affordable and diverse housing options, a growing local economy, a strong sense of civic pride, and easy access to everything Madison has to offer, Sun Prairie is an increasingly popular choice for homebuyers looking for room to grow in a city that is clearly on the rise.

Demographics

Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
34.4K
34.4K in 2020
Density
498.8
per square mile
Households
13.5K
37 With Children
Gender
49% / 51%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
66% / 34%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: -- Years
No Data
Education Level
No Data

Educational Environment

High Schools (2)Elementary Schools (9)Middle Schools (5)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
7/10
Sun Prairie High School
888 Grove St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
10 - 12
No
15:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Prairie Phoenix Academy
160 South St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
9 - 12
No
12:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
6/10
Royal Oaks Elementary
2215 Pennsylvania Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
KG - 5
No
15:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
6/10
Eastside Elementary
661 Elizabeth Ln, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
KG - 5
No
15:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
5/10
Horizon Elementary
625 N Heatherstone Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
KG - 5
No
15:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
4/10
Northside Elementary
230 W Klubertanz Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
KG - 5
No
13:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
4/10
C. H. Bird Elementary
1170 N Bird St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
KG - 5
No
12:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
6/10
Prairie View Middle School
400 N Thompson Rd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
6 - 7
No
12:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
5/10
Patrick Marsh Middle School
1351 Columbus St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
6 - 7
No
14:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
4/10
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School
220 Kroncke Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Public
8 - 9
No
13:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Sacred Hearts School
219 Columbus St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Private
PK - 8
Yes
16:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Peace Lutheran School & Prekindergarten
1007 Stonehaven Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Private
PK - 8
No
10:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS

Amenities & Attractions

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Recreation
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Public Services & Government
  • Subway

    2681 Windsor St, Sun Praiie, WI 53590

    Sandwiches Phone: 608-834-4400

  • Little Caesars Pizza

    1334 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Pizza Phone: 608-825-3336

  • Wingz-n-Thingz

    1610 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Chicken Wings Phone: 608-825-8782

  • Gus’s Diner

    630 N Westmount Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Diners Phone: 608-318-0900

  • Pitstop Pub

    116 E Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Bars Phone: 608-825-9977

  • Panda Garden

    922 Windsor St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Chinese Phone: 608-825-8308

  • House of Mei

    120 E Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Chinese Phone: 608-318-1899

  • Which Wich

    2828 Prairie Lakes Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Sandwiches Phone: 608-825-1001

  • Arby’s

    829 Bunny Trl, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Burgers Phone: 608-825-3428

  • Erbert and Gerbert’s

    900 Windsor St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Fast Food Phone: 608-825-8770

  • Burger King

    822 Windsor St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Burgers Phone: 608-825-2008

  • Brekke Michael

    7260 Mile Rd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Pizza Phone: 608-846-7766

  • Pizza Ranch

    682 S Grand Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Pizza Phone: 608-825-6900

  • Cornerstone Bar & Grill

    6925 Elder Ln, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Phone: 608-825-7080

  • Glass Nickel Pizza

    101 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Pizza Phone: 608-709-2514

  • Daly’s Bar & Grill

    1086 Emerald Ter, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

    Bars Phone: 608-837-6016

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