Madison metro, WI relocation guide
Moving to Cross Plains, WI
$664,900County median
Madison metro, WIArea
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About Cross Plains
Cross Plains is a village of about 4,200 west of Madison in the Driftless Area foothills — a scenic small town on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, feeding into the Middleton-Cross Plains schools. Housing mixes village homes with countryside properties.
Home prices in Cross Plains
The county median in Cross Plains is $664,900.
Top places in Cross Plains
- Ice Age National Scenic Trail — segments through and around the village, including the Cross Plains segment.
- Festge County Park — nearby; trails and overlooks.
- Downtown Cross Plains (Main Street) — local shops and restaurants.
- Black Earth Creek valley scenery.
- Nearby Indian Lake County Park.
Commuting from Cross Plains
- Approximate drive to downtown Madison: ~25 minutes via US-14 (approximate).
Schools in Cross Plains
Public schools: Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Cross Plains FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cross Plains, WI?
The county median in Cross Plains is $664,900. County-level median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Cross Plains, WI?
Approximate drive to downtown Madison: ~25 minutes via US-14 (approximate). - Which school district serves Cross Plains, WI?
Cross Plains is served by Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.