The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 53719 sells for about $415,000, or $240 per square foot.
Prices are up +15.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,511 a month.
ZIP 53719 — Madison
The 53719 housing market is highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and rising prices. Strong demand from buyers, driven by proximity to major employers, continues to push the median sale price upward despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families seeking established residential character with proximity to major regional employers.
Median prices moved up 15.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 1.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 5.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 53719, 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.
The area is served by the Madison Metropolitan School District, which provides a range of public educational options for residents.
The area benefits from proximity to major employers like Epic Systems and ongoing commercial development in the Madison metropolitan region.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Dane County, with an effective rate of approximately 1.6% for this ZIP code.
The area is largely car-dependent, with residents commuting toward the Madison employment core via major highway corridors.
Residents have access to local parks, greenbelts, and shopping districts within a short drive, including amenities in the broader Madison area.
The rental market features significant multi-unit inventory with moderate vacancy pressure and stable rent trajectories.
The economy is anchored by the Madison metropolitan area, with significant employment in healthcare, technology, and education sectors.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with infrastructure supporting commutes into central Madison.
Ongoing residential and commercial development continues to expand the footprint of the Madison metropolitan area.
Dane County manages property assessments through a centralized appraisal process.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and school district levies within Dane County.
Property insurance markets remain stable, reflecting regional hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 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.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.21.9 mi
- Spare Time Madison4.42.2 mi
- Prairie Athletic Club4.518.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Madison3.92 mi
- Thrill Factory Entertainment4.512.9 mi
- Camp Randall Stadium4.76.2 mi
- Alliant Energy Center4.47.2 mi
- Cave of the Mounds4.714.8 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.810.4 mi
- Kohl Center4.76.9 mi
- Henry Vilas Zoo4.76.1 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.87.6 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.810.4 mi
- AMC Fitchburg 1842.9 mi
- Marcus Point Cinema4.52.1 mi
- Wisconsin State Capitol4.87.6 mi
- Overture Center for the Arts4.87.4 mi
- Garver Feed Mill4.610.5 mi
- Madison Children's Museum4.77.7 mi
- Chazen Museum of Art4.86.9 mi
- Olbrich Botanical Gardens4.810.4 mi
- James Madison Park4.67.9 mi
- Warner Park4.610.3 mi
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum4.95 mi
- Tenney Park4.79 mi
- Wingra Boats4.95.1 mi
- SkipperBud's410.4 mi
- Capitol Boat Club4.810.1 mi
- Vitense Golfland4.42.6 mi
- University Ridge Golf Course4.71.2 mi
- Pleasant View Golf Course4.64.3 mi
- Nakoma Golf Club4.64.2 mi
- Odana Hills Golf Course4.13.4 mi
- West Towne Mall42.2 mi
- East Towne Mall3.812.8 mi
- Hilldale Shopping Center4.44.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.32.8 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.33 mi
- Dane County Regional Airport4.512 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Various neighborhood parks and green spaces serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.