Madison metro, WI relocation guide
Moving to Sun Prairie, WI
$514,900County median
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About Sun Prairie
Sun Prairie is a city of about 36,000 northeast of Madison and one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing communities. It pairs a revived historic downtown (Cannery Square) with major retail at Prairie Lakes and miles of subdivisions. The annual Sweet Corn Festival (August) is a metro-wide draw.
Home prices in Sun Prairie
The county median in Sun Prairie is $514,900.
Top places in Sun Prairie
- Cannery Square — historic downtown district with shops, restaurants, and the farmers' market.
- Prairie Lakes — large retail, dining, and entertainment corridor.
- Angell Park — park, disc golf, and the Sun Prairie Speedway (midget car racing).
- Wetmore Park — trails, sledding hill, and open space.
- Sun Prairie Historical Library-Museum.
- Token Creek County Park — just south of the city, with camping and trails.
- Sweet Corn Festival (August).
Commuting from Sun Prairie
- Approximate drive to downtown Madison: 15–20 minutes via US-151 (approximate; I-90/94 corridor).
- Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is minutes away.
Schools in Sun Prairie
Public schools: Sun Prairie 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.
Sun Prairie FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sun Prairie, WI?
The county median in Sun Prairie is $514,900. County-level median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Sun Prairie, WI?
Approximate drive to downtown Madison: 15–20 minutes via US-151 (approximate; I-90/94 corridor). - Which school district serves Sun Prairie, WI?
Sun Prairie is served by Sun Prairie 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.