Verona

A balance between suburban tranquility and urban conveniences.

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Welcome to Verona

Verona is a suburb of Madison (about 20 minutes from downtown) with a population of 12,743. Verona is in Dane County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Many families, retirees and young professionals live in Verona. It is the self-proclaimed “Hometown USA” with a charming main street and down-to-earth feel.

Verona is home to the headquarters of Epic, a medical software company that is one of the largest employers in the region. Verona offers a great school system, a wide range of job opportunities, and excellent housing districts. Verona is an overall accepting community with an adorable downtown area filled with restaurants and multiple neighborhood grocery stores.

Should I live in Verona, Wisconsin?

If you want a family-friendly suburban environment, small town charm, great schools, and easy access to both urban amenities and the great outdoors (Blue Mounds State Park, anyone?), then Verona could be an excellent choice.

Real estate prices in Verona generally trend slightly higher than the Madison average — but because of the unorthodox boundaries of Madison, Verona, and Fitchburg, there are plenty of homes for sale in the Verona area that are below (or well above) the median. Our expert view: Verona is a great place to buy a home if it fits your lifestyle and budget!

Verona Schools

Verona Area School District (VASD) is a public school district headquartered in Verona, Wisconsin, serving the cities of Verona and Fitchburg, Wisconsin, as well as a small part of Madison, Wisconsin. It consists of one high school, two middle schools, and six elementary schools.

Things to Do in Verona

Badger Prairie County Park

Home to a three-acre pet exercise area, play fields, an aeromodeling field, mountain bike and hiking trails, a shelter, and a playground area. It serves as the center of the Ice Age Trail Junction Area and has access to the Military Ridge State Trail, as well as a segment of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

University Ridge Golf Course

A public golf course, home course to both the men’s and women’s golf teams for the University of Wisconsin. The American Family Insurance Championship is typically held here in June.

Verona Public Library

Events/activities for kids of all ages, adults, storytimes, book discussions, and tech classes. The Library backs up to a beautiful prairie park with walking paths, playgrounds for kids, and views of the bucolic Verona skyline.

Reddan Soccer Park

Reddan Soccer Park is a 60-acre facility belonging to the Madison Area Youth Soccer Association. On an annual basis, Reddan Soccer Park hosts more than 1,200 league games (and 700 practices), 8 major tournaments and events with participants from across the Midwest.

Hometown USA Community Park

Located along East Verona Avenue, Verona’s largest park has the most facilities. Existing facilities include: year-round indoor skating and hockey at the Eagle’s Nest Ice Arena; outdoor skating, next to the arena in winter; walking/jogging paths; a picnic shelter; Verona Little League Park with 4 lighted fields; a concession stand; Stampfl Baseball Field; 2 baseball/softball fields; soccer fields; a skate park; off-street parking; and Conner field youth football and lacrosse.

Wisconsin Brewery

Wisconsin Brewery features craft beers and tours while also hosting seasonal events (i.e. bands) in their backyard next to a pond.

Prairie Moraine Dog Park

Considered the best dog parks in Dane County, Wisconsin. Take US Highway 18/151 to County Highway PB; the entrance is two miles south on County Highway PB.

Biking to Nearby Villages

Verona is extremely well-connected to bike paths in the Madison area. You can even bike from Verona to the Wisconsin State Capitol on dedicated bike paths for 95% of your ride!

For more laid-back biking adventures, head toward Paoli to enjoy the Hop Garden or Seven Acre Dairy Co., or take a slightly more challenging (read: hilly) trip to Riley Tap & Handle in the small village of Riley. There’s so much to explore using Madison’s acclaimed bike path network!

Overview for Verona, WI

29,479 people live in Verona, where the median age is 37.2 and the average individual income is $68,316. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,479

Total Population

37.2 years

Median Age

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$68,316

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Around Verona, WI

There's plenty to do around Verona, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kismet Books, Breezeway Bubbles Scuba, and Atkins Verona Bicycle Shoppe.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Kismet Books page on Yelp Search 101 N Main St on Google Maps	Shopping	2.4 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Breezeway Bubbles Scuba page on Yelp Search 161 Horizon Dr on Google Maps	Active	2.91 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Atkins Verona Bicycle Shoppe page on Yelp Search 517 Half Mile Rd on Google Maps	Active	1.73 miles	18 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the University Ridge - The University of Wisconsin ... page on Yelp Search 9002 County Rd Pd on Google Maps	Active	3.19 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Allura Nail Boutique page on Yelp Search 118 N Franklin St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.45 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the File & Style Nail Salon page on Yelp Search 110 Enterprise Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.68 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Verona, WI

Population Households Employment

Verona has 12,041 households, with an average household size of 2.43. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Verona do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,479 people call Verona home. The population density is 387 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,479

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37.2

Median Age

51.98 / 48.02%

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2.43

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$68,316

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Schools in Verona, WI

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The following schools are within or nearby Verona. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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