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Dane County
  • County in Wisconsin
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Dane County

#3 in Best Counties to Live in Wisconsin
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      A minus
    7. Weather
      C
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      A
    Dane County is located in Wisconsin with a population of 555,474. Dane County is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. In Dane County, most residents own their homes. In Dane County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Dane County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Dane County are highly rated.
    Population
    555,474
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $294,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,179
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Dane County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      185.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      60
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      289.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,774.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      134.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Dane County

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,452
    National
    $69,021
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