Dane County, WI home prices

Dane County, WI: the typical home is worth $475,273 as of 2026-05, up +2.4% over the past year and +189.3% since 2000. Listings run about $254/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $41,147 → 2026: $475,273 (11.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $475,273, homes in Dane County sit 59% above the Wisconsin median ($298,766) and 103% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #3 of 72 Wisconsin counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 41 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.6× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~42% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,346/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,686/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Columbia County, WI ($358,733) · Green County, WI ($334,485) · Rock County, WI ($296,353) · Jefferson County, WI ($369,951) · Sauk County, WI ($339,539) · Iowa County, WI ($345,104)