Livability Score

77
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Kokopelli Cafe
Coffee Shop
Guilty Cafe
Coffee Shop
M-N-M's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Arboretum Music School
Theatre Arts
Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Small Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Waun-A-Bowl
Bowling Alley
Wisconsin Scaryland
Attraction
Food and Drink (16) F
Lucky's Bar and Grille
Bar
Culver's
Fast Food
Octopi Brewing Taproom
Bar
Ripp's Bar
Bar
The Gold Nugget Bar & Grill
Bar
Neil's Liquor
Alcohol
China Wok
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Milio's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Mr. Brew's Taphouse
Bar
KFC/Taco Bell
Fast Food
Par Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Parched Eagle Brewpub
Bar
Willows Tavern
Bar
Murphy's
Bar
Fitness (4) F
Waunakee Village Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
GO NINJA
Gym
Meadowbrook Community Center
Community Centre
American Legion
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Fred's Village Market
Butcher
Abarrotes Yuremi
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Parks (87) A+
Castle Creek Conservancy
Park
Bolz Conservancy
Park
Settlers Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Kilkenny Farms Park
Park
Tierney Park
Park
Dublin Park
Park
Savannah Park
Park
Woodland Wayside
Park
Peaceful Valley Park
Park
Hogan Road Skate Park
Park
Reeve Park
Park
McWatty Park
Park
Schumacher Farm County Park
Park
Water Tower Park
Park
Blue Ridge Park
Park
Augusta Park
Park
Hanover Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Steeplechace Park
Park
Scenic Valley Park
Park
Prairie Park
Park
Prairie Park
Park
Mary Lake Park
Park
North Ridge Park
Park
Shops (27) D-
Meffert's Oil Co.
Convenience Store
Steele Salon
Beauty
Ciao Bella
Clothing
Kwik Trip
Convenience Store
Red Barn Company Store
Furniture
Ecco Salon
Beauty
Evie & Company
Clothing
Hello Gorgeous
Beauty
Nails by Marlo
Beauty
Skalitzky Jewelers Inc.
Fashion
Ooh La La
Beauty
Millhouse Quilts
Fabric
KeeKee Boutique
Clothing
Waunakee Furniture ETC
Furniture
WanaBike
Bicycle
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Sweet Pea Floral
Florist
Shopko
Department Store
DesignWell Interiors
Interior Decoration
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Animart
Pets
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Waunakee.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Waunakee is 125/100 - which is 30% higher than Wisconsin.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
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crime A+

Waunakee crime rates are 355 per 100k, which is 79% lower than Wisconsin
Property Crime
295 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
60 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Waunakee is $114,983 - which is 111% higher than Wisconsin.
Med. Household Income
$114,983 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.1% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Midwest Dental
Dentist
Waunakee Community School District Wellness Clinic
Clinic
Jennifer Hamilton DDS
Dentist
D&S Dental Lab
Dentist
Sienna Crest Assisted Living - Waunakee
Nursing Home
Davis Duehr Dean Waunakee
Clinic
Karls Family Dentistry
Dentist
Waunakee Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Waunakee Manor
Nursing Home
First Choice Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hometown Pharmacy - Waunakee
Pharmacy
Waunakee Area EMS
Ambulance Station
Waunakee Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Waunakee home prices are $358,100 - which is 114% higher than Wisconsin
Home Price
$358,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A+

The Waunakee graduation rate is 96% - which is 10% higher than Wisconsin
School Test Scores
69% B-
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (6) D-
Waunakee Heritage Elementary
St John The Baptist Catholic School
Arboretum Elementary
Waunakee Prairie Elementary
Waunakee Intermediate
Madison Country Day School
Central Wisconsin Center
Lindbergh Elementary
Mendota Mental Health Institution
High Schools (2) F
Waunakee High
Madison Country Day School
Central Wisconsin Center
Mendota Mental Health Institution
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ratings F

Waunakee has an overall rating of 43% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Waunakee has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Waunakee crime rates are 79% lower than the Wisconsin average
  • Cost of living in Waunakee is 30% higher than the Wisconsin average

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Do not be fooled by Marketing 1 rating By jj22 ( May 06, 2016) We recently moved here from a metro area with high parent funding and support of schools, natural beauty and wealth. We thought Waunakee would be better even than this, but we have quickly learned that is it truly full of bigots, extremely weird religious viewpoints and a load o ...Read More f bourgeoisie wannabe's who think success is measured by the square footage of homes. And, forget concern for the environment, the manure sprayers are out and about right next to some of the most luxurious homes. Far worse than just a "farm" smell. The "old" Waunakee community is full of political and social backstabbing. While the educators and school system have been solid, unfortunately too much of this nasty culture permeates into the school community. While Waunakee might look "pretty" in numbers and pictures, if you are intelligent and have values outside materialism, this is one of the worst places in the country to relocate to. It's truly frightening how hateful it can get...Beware of the real hidden stenches worse than the Dairy-air in this hokey town. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Waunakee? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Castle Creek Conservancy
      Bolz Conservancy
      Settlers Park
      Village Park
      Kilkenny Farms Park
      Tierney Park
      Dublin Park
      Savannah Park

      Entertainment

      Arboretum Music School
      Performing Arts Center
      Small Auditorium
      Waun-A-Bowl
      Wisconsin Scaryland

      Food & Drink

      Lucky's Bar and Grille
      Culver's
      Octopi Brewing Taproom
      Ripp's Bar
      The Gold Nugget Bar & Grill
      Neil's Liquor
      China Wok
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Waunakee? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Waunakee.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Waunakee? The cost of living in Waunakee is 125/100 - which is 30% higher than Wisconsin.
      Waunakee
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      Wisconsin
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Waunakee? Waunakee crime rates are 355, which are 79% lower than Wisconsin
      Total Crime
      355 per 100k people

      85% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 282

      85% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -42%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Waunakee? The median income in Waunakee is $114,983 which is 111% higher than Wisconsin.
      Median household income
      $114,983108% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,54966% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      76% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Hometown Pharmacy - Waunakee
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Waunakee home prices? Waunakee home prices are $358,100 - which is 114% higher than Wisconsin
      Median home value
      $358,10094% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0228% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      78%

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Waunakee have good schools? The Waunakee graduation rate is 96% - which is 10% higher than Wisconsin
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      43% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      11% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Waunakee a good place to live? Waunakee has an overall rating of 43% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      43%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      20%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      3 total surveys

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