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Cross Plains
  • Suburb of Madison, WI
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Madison

Cross Plains

#7 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Madison Area
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Cross Plains is a suburb of Madison with a population of 4,070. Cross Plains is in Dane County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Cross Plains offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cross Plains there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Cross Plains and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cross Plains are highly rated.
    About Cross Plains...
    Population
    4,070
    Suburb of
    Madison
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $283,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,082
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      69
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      46
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      115
      500.1
    • Theft
      506
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      91.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      19%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Cross Plains

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,841
    National
    $69,021
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