Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Beans N' Cream Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Grace Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Prairie Lanes
Bowling Alley
Sun Prairie Historical Museum
Museum
Angell Park Speedway
Attraction
Marcus Palace Cinema
Cinema
Food and Drink (37) A+
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Falbo Bros. Pizzeria
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
The Rock Sports Bar & Grille
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fuzzy's Liquor
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Right Bauer Brewing
Bar
Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen
Bar
Cannery Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Nitty Gritty
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (6) F
Fit Body Boot Camp
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Storm Fitness
Gym
Sun Prairie Ice Arena
Community Centre
Dragonfly Hot Yoga
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
Pick 'n Save
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Woodman's Markets
Grocery Store
Apple Wellness
Health Food
Parks (70) A+
Davison Park
Park
Royal Oaks Park
Park
Pheasant Run Park
Park
Family Aquatic Center
Park
Misty Meadows Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Renstone Park
Park
Sheehan Park
Park
Oakridge Park
Park
Sunny Valley Park
Park
Vandenburg Heights Park
Park
Hunter's Ridge Park
Park
Westwynde Park
Park
Birkinbine Park
Park
Liberty Community Park
Park
Gateway Park
Park
Orfan Community Park
Park
Cannery Square
Park
Wetmore Community Park
Park
Angell Park
Park
Smith's Crossing Community Park
Park
Grandview Park
Park
Blankenheim Park
Park
Valley Park
Park
Glacier Crossing Park
Park
Shops (45) A+
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
10Twenty Salon
Hairdresser
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Hairadise Salon
Hairdresser
Heads Up Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Omnia Salon
Hairdresser
All Nails
Beauty
The Flower Studio
Florist
Nailiphoria
Beauty
Mobil Mart
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Studio 7 Hair
Hairdresser
Dorn's True Value
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Pro Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
K Nails
Beauty
L.A. Tan
Beauty
Hair Excellence
Hairdresser
Mounds Pet Food Warehouse
Pets
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Sun Prairie Spa & Nails
Beauty
Riah Hair
Hairdresser
Robertson Cosmetic Center
Beauty
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Sun Prairie.
Public Transit Stops (26)
Stops & Stations A+
O'Keeffe & Linnerud (NB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & Linnerud (SB)
Bus Stop
Main & Highway Ramp (WB)
Bus Stop
Main & Highway Ramp (EB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & Prairie (WB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & Prairie (EB)
Bus Stop
Main & Thompson (WB)
Bus Stop
Main & Thompson (EB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & Summerfield (EB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & Summerfield (WB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & Brown Bear (EB)
Bus Stop
Main & Grand (WB)
Bus Stop
Main & Grand (EB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & Brown Bear
Bus Stop
Grand & Blue Aster (NB)
Bus Stop
Blue Aster & Grand (WB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & New Town (WB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & New Town (EB)
Bus Stop
Blue Aster & Legacy (EB)
Bus Stop
Blue Aster & Legacy (WB)
Bus Stop
Legacy & Hoepker (NB)
Bus Stop
Hoepker & Legacy (WB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & Wild Iris (SB)
Bus Stop
O'Keeffe & Wild Iris (NB)
Bus Stop
Hoepker & Prairie Lakes (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Sun Prairie is 113/100 - which is 18% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime B-

Sun Prairie crime rates are 1,809 per 100k, which is 8% higher than Wisconsin
Property Crime
1,535 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
274 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Sun Prairie is $79,566 - which is 46% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$79,566 A-
Unemployment Rate
1.1% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Wisconsin Dental Solutions
Dentist
First Care Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
City of Sun Prairie Fire Department & EMS
Fire Station
Prairie Grove Othodontics
Dentist
City of Sun Prairie Police Department
Police
City of Sun Prairie Police Department
Police
First Choice Dental
Dentist
City of Sun Prairie Fire Department & EMS
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Prairie Dental
Dentist
SSM Dean Health-Tower Drive
Clinic
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Prairie Lakes Dental
Dentist
SSM Health Emergency Center
Clinic
Madison Fire Station 11
Fire Station
UW Health East Madison Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Sun Prairie home prices are $249,400 - which is 49% higher than Wisconsin
Home Price
$249,400 A
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools B-

The Sun Prairie graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (12) D-
Westside Elementary
Royal Oaks Elementary
Prairie View Middle
C H Bird Elementary
Peace Lutheran School & Prekindergarten
Northside Elementary
Creekside Elementary
Meadow View Elementary
Token Springs Elementary
Eastside Elementary
Horizon Elementary
Patrick Marsh Middle
High Schools (3) F
Prairie Phoenix Academy
Sun Prairie High
Cardinal Heights Upper Middle
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ratings A+

Sun Prairie has an overall rating of 91% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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Sun Prairie, WI Area Guide

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Sun Prairie Area Facts

  • Sun Prairie has a Livability Score of 87/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Sun Prairie crime rates are 8% higher than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Sun Prairie is 18% higher than the Wisconsin average

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Overall, Sun Prairie is a Great Place to Live. 5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 14, 2020) I have lived in Sun Prairie for 8 years (Moved Here in 2012), and, in my humble opinion, is one of the greatest places to live in Wisconsin, and, heck, in the whole USA.

There is a Multitude of things to do here in town, and, being 5 minutes from Madison, has even more things ju ...Read More st down the road.
My Personal favorite is the Sun Prairie Historical Museum, where they have a huge exhibit on Georgia O'Keeffe (Who was born in Sun Prairie).

There is an amazing sense of community in Sun Prairie, as was evident when a large gas explosion rocked downtown, the whole community came together to help.

The cost of living is a little high, but it is worth the money, as you get a Safe, Fun, and Diverse place to call home.

The schools in town are among the highest standard of education in the state. The Music Program can't be beat. The Athletics also have a great reputation.

There are a Multitude of Local Gems to Dine at, such as Gus's Diner, a 50's style diner with amazing food.
There are also a lot of Mom and Pop Shops downtown and a lot of Department Stores on Grand Avenue.

I have nothing but great things to say about Sun Prairie, and overall rank at one of the best places to live. Read Less
Fun in Sun Prairie Wisconsin 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Sun Prairie Wisconsin is one of the safest places to live in the state. It's located a short commute away from Madison as well. I was born in the Madison area and spent much of my childhood around Sun Prairie. The weather is perfect as the average temperature only reaches about s ...Read More ixty-nine degrees in the summer. There's much to do in the area, as well as good schools for the kids.

I love Prairie Lanes when looking for a day out with the family or a fun date night out. It's a great bowling alley with an arcade and volleyball court. For dinner, I adore eating at Full Mile Beer Company and Kitchen. They're a great restaurant with a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Sun Prairie has limited shopping, but a great selection of activities for the wildlife enthusiast! The Sun Prairie Aquatic Center is tons of fun. Plus, the Deansville State Park area is just a short drive from town.

The education in Sun Prairie is excellent with many public schools and a few private or alternative schools as well. Their students score seven percent higher than the state average. Sun Prairie is wonderful for families since it's one of the safer places to live in Wisconsin. The cost of living is higher as a result. You'll pay for your safety. If you have a family, you know it's worth it.

The population in Sun Prairie is just over thirty thousand. It's not too large or too small. Sun Prairie has great educational options, attractions, places to eat and coffee shops. It's perfect for any family or younger couple. Plus, a visit to the Great Lakes is just a few hours east! Read Less
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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sun Prairie? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Davison Park
      Royal Oaks Park
      Pheasant Run Park
      Family Aquatic Center
      Misty Meadows Park
      Evergreen Park
      Renstone Park
      Sheehan Park

      Entertainment

      Prairie Lanes
      Sun Prairie Historical Museum
      Angell Park Speedway
      Marcus Palace Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Little Caesars
      Falbo Bros. Pizzeria
      Subway
      Culver's
      Domino's
      The Rock Sports Bar & Grille
      KFC
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Sun Prairie? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Sun Prairie.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sun Prairie? The cost of living in Sun Prairie is 113/100 - which is 18% higher than Wisconsin.
      Sun Prairie
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sun Prairie? Sun Prairie crime rates are 1,809, which are 8% higher than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      1,809 per 100k people

      22% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 56

      22% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Sun Prairie? The median income in Sun Prairie is $79,566 which is 46% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $79,56644% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $37,27225% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      77% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sun Prairie a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Sun Prairie home prices? Sun Prairie home prices are $249,400 - which is 49% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $249,40035% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,13119% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Sun Prairie have good schools? The Sun Prairie graduation rate is 94% - which is 7% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Sun Prairie a good place to live? Sun Prairie has an overall rating of 91% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      6 total surveys

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