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About Monona
Monona is a city of about 8,200 on the eastern shore of Lake Monona — an inner-ring Madison suburb with lakefront parks, a sandy beach, mid-century homes, and the Monona Drive commercial corridor. It shares its school district with neighboring Cottage Grove.
Home prices in Monona
Home prices in Monona vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Monona
- Aldo Leopold Nature Center — 94 acres of prairie, wetland, and woodland with family programs.
- Winnequah Park — sports fields, lagoon, and community events.
- Schluter Park and beach — Lake Monona swimming beach.
- Lake Monona lakefront and the lakes loop bike path.
- Monona Community Center and the Monona Farmers' Market.
- Stone Bridge Park.
Commuting from Monona
- Approximate drive to downtown Madison: ~10 minutes via John Nolen Drive or Monona Drive (approximate).
Schools in Monona
Public schools: Monona Grove 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.
Monona FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Monona, WI?
Home prices in Monona vary by neighborhood and property type. Price unavailable · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Monona, WI?
Approximate drive to downtown Madison: ~10 minutes via John Nolen Drive or Monona Drive (approximate). - Which school district serves Monona, WI?
Monona is served by Monona Grove 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.