Real Estate Investing in Dane, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,456 • Dane County

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Should you buy in Dane, WI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $513,436
Avg Monthly Rent $1,350
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dane Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Wisconsin: Dane has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Across Dane's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Dane are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Dane a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Madison, WI

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Evans Property Management Services, LLC (PRIMA™) offers pet-friendly apartments and rentals in and around Madison, WI. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$513,436
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,350
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WI)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Madison, WI metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
32%
Days Pending
0/2
36 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Madison, WI metro
36
Days to pending
10.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Dane, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dane, WI

What is the investability score for Dane, WI?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Dane, WI reflects its $513K prices and $1,350/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within WI.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Dane, WI?

Occupancy in Dane, WI runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,350/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

How do home values compare in Dane, WI?

Median home price in Dane, WI is near $513K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is Dane, WI landlord-friendly?

The landlord environment in Dane, WI is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How much rent can I charge in Dane, WI?

Rental rates in Dane, WI average $1,350/mo. Tenant demand and $513K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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