The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53589 sells for about $298,300, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,148 a month.
ZIP 53589 — Stoughton
The Stoughton housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand from local buyers. Low inventory levels continue to support pricing, though higher mortgage rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a small-town atmosphere with proximity to Madison's job market, offering a balance of affordability and access to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 6.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.5% · poverty 6.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 53589, Dane County WI
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Stoughton are generally lower than the national average, with the area experiencing stable, low-level property crime trends consistent with regional Dane County patterns.
The Stoughton Area School District is generally well-regarded, providing a stable educational environment with consistent performance metrics across its elementary, middle, and high school levels.
The area faces moderate risk from severe weather, including occasional heavy rainfall leading to localized flooding and standard Midwestern wind/storm exposure; insurance markets remain stable.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Madison employment hub, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth in the Stoughton area.
Property taxes are assessed by Dane County and the City of Stoughton, utilizing a mill rate structure that funds local municipal services, schools, and county operations; exemptions are available for primary residences.
Residents primarily commute via US-51 or I-90/39 toward Madison, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area features extensive access to the Yahara River, Mandt Park, and various local trails, with downtown Stoughton offering historic shopping and dining amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent demand, driven by the area's affordability relative to central Madison and a stable local workforce.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education, with significant employment ties to the broader Madison metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily auto-dependent, with US-51 serving as the main arterial corridor connecting the city to the Madison metro region.
Development is focused on managed residential growth and the revitalization of the downtown commercial district.
The Dane County Assessor's office maintains property valuations based on market-value assessments conducted periodically to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Stoughton Area School District levies and various municipal utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners should account for standard Midwestern coverage requirements for wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 53589 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Little Amerricka Amusement Park4.619 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.217 mi
- Prairie Athletic Club4.519 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.417.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.916.9 mi
- Camp Randall Stadium4.714 mi
- Alliant Energy Center4.411.6 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.813.1 mi
- Kohl Center4.713.4 mi
- Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center4.613 mi
- Lake Kegonsa State Park4.44.2 mi
- McKee Farms Park4.712.2 mi
- Olbrich Park4.712.7 mi
- Warm Belly Farm - Cottage Grove4.811.3 mi
- Dream Lanes4.312.2 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.813.3 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.813.4 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.613.3 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.713.4 mi
- Chazen Museum of Art4.813.7 mi
- Lake Kegonsa State Park4.44.2 mi
- McKee Farms Park4.712.2 mi
- Olbrich Park4.712.7 mi
- Olin Park4.711.9 mi
- William G. Lunney Lake Farm County Park4.69.4 mi
- Pettit's Lakeview Campground and Bar4.613 mi
- Wingra Boats4.913.7 mi
- SkipperBud's418.4 mi
- Capitol Boat Club4.818.2 mi
- Coachman's Golf Resort4.26.8 mi
- Door Creek Golf Course4.411.3 mi
- Yahara Hills Golf Course3.98.6 mi
- Evansville Golf Course4.69.1 mi
- Monona Golf Course4.211.4 mi
- Schuster's Farm4.69.9 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.410.9 mi
- Pick 'n Save412.5 mi
- Metro Market4.111.7 mi
- Pick 'n Save3.811.9 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.516.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major community park featuring river access and recreational facilities.
A historic venue hosting regional performances and cultural events.
Located nearby, offering swimming, boating, and hiking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.