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Best neighborhoods in Madison, WI

Eligible neighborhoods: 87
NeighborhoodCountyCity RankIndexNational Percentile
WestmorlandDane County#1 of 8783.999.4
Glen Oak HillsDane County#2 of 8780.298.5
Glacier RidgeDane County#3 of 8779.898.4
NakomaDane County#4 of 8778.798.0
East BuckeyeDane County#5 of 8777.597.4
Woodland HillsDane County#6 of 8777.597.4
Midvale Heights CommunityDane County#7 of 8777.497.3
Dudgeon-MonroeDane County#8 of 8777.097.1
Stonefield Woods-RidgeDane County#9 of 8776.096.5
Arbor HillsDane County#10 of 8775.896.3
Heritage Heights CommunityDane County#11 of 8775.396.1
Highlands CommunityDane County#12 of 8774.895.6
Parkwood HillsDane County#13 of 8774.395.3
ElvehjemDane County#14 of 8774.295.2
Wexford VillageDane County#15 of 8773.594.6
Stone MeadowsDane County#16 of 8773.494.5
Bay CreekDane County#17 of 8772.793.9
Eastmorland CommunityDane County#18 of 8772.493.7
Sunset VillageDane County#19 of 8771.993.1
Summit WoodsDane County#20 of 8771.792.9
Sherman VillageDane County#21 of 8771.692.8
Mendota HillsDane County#22 of 8771.592.7
Country GroveDane County#23 of 8771.092.2
Schenk-AtwoodDane County#24 of 8770.992.0
Rolling MeadowsDane County#25 of 8770.091.1
Questions and Answers

Questions About Neighborhoods in Madison, WI

What are the best neighborhoods in Madison, WI?

The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Westmorland, Glen Oak Hills, Glacier Ridge, Nakoma, East Buckeye. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.

What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Madison, WI?

Westmorland is currently #1 of 87 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 83.9.

How many neighborhoods are ranked in Madison, WI?

87 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Madison, WI.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Madison, WI?

Glacier Ridge has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 84.9.

Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Madison, WI?

Dudgeon-Monroe has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 10.9%.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Madison, WI?

Glacier Ridge currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 87.7.

Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Madison, WI?

Nakoma has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $169,390.

How are neighborhood rankings in Madison, WI calculated?

Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.

Current governed city ranking

Top Neighborhoods in Madison, Wisconsin

#1

Westmorland

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 83.9 - #1 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#2

Glen Oak Hills

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 80.2 - #2 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#3

Glacier Ridge

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 79.8 - #3 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#4

Nakoma

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 78.7 - #4 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#5

East Buckeye

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 77.5 - #5 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#6

Woodland Hills

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 77.5 - #6 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#8

Dudgeon-Monroe

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 77.0 - #8 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#9

Stonefield Woods-Ridge

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 76.0 - #9 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#10

Arbor Hills

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 75.8 - #10 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#12

Highlands Community

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 74.8 - #12 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#13

Parkwood Hills

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 74.3 - #13 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#14

Elvehjem

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 74.2 - #14 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#15

Wexford Village

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 73.5 - #15 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#16

Stone Meadows

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 73.4 - #16 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#17

Bay Creek

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 72.7 - #17 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#18

Eastmorland Community

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 72.4 - #18 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#19

Sunset Village

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 71.9 - #19 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#20

Summit Woods

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 71.7 - #20 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#21

Sherman Village

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 71.6 - #21 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#22

Mendota Hills

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 71.5 - #22 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#23

Country Grove

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 71.0 - #23 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#24

Schenk-Atwood

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 70.9 - #24 of 87 eligible neighborhoods

#25

Rolling Meadows

Madison, Wisconsin

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 70.0 - #25 of 87 eligible neighborhoods