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Waunakee

Waunakee

Waunakee offers high-end amenities, large house lots, and a quiet, rural feel.

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Welcome to Waunakee

Offers a premium suburban feel with high-end amenities, large house lots, and a quiet, rural feel. If you’re looking to find a beautiful property away (but not too far away) from the action — Waunakee could be an excellent choice for you.
 

Waunakee Schools

Waunakee Community School District is a top rated, public school district located in Waunakee, WI. It has 4,181 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. Waunakee schools are well-known for their high-quality education, achieving high test scores and having excellent school facilities.
 

Restaurants in Waunakee

There’s plenty of great bites and sips in the Waunakee area. Here are just a few great options:
 

Drumlin Ridge Winery

Located a few miles east of downtown Waunakee, Drumlin Ridge Winery is a quaint, family-owned winery offering a curated selection of their finest reds, whites, and roses. Stay for the wine and tasty wine companions from the kitchen — and don’t forget to sign up for a wine class or wine event on their gorgeous estate.
 

Lone Girl Brewing Company

Located on Main St. adjacent to Reeve Park, Lone Girl Brewing Company is known for its craft beer, live music, and AMAZING rooftop patio. This is an excellent spot to grab your Friday Night Fish Fry (yes, we capitalize it here), sip an award-winning cold one, and soak in the highly friendly and local downtown scene.
 

Things to Do in Waunakee

Ripp Park

An 87.2-acre community park and natural area located on Dorn Drive in Waunakee.
 

Governor Nelson State Park

Located south of Waunakee and northeast of Middleton, Governor Nelson State Park is a large lakeside park with trails, open space, and gorgeous views of Lake Mendota. Get your State Parks pass for entry into the dozens of state parks within 20-30 minutes of Waunakee.

Overview for Waunakee, WI

20,671 people live in Waunakee, where the median age is 42.2 and the average individual income is $63,576. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,671

Total Population

42.2 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$63,576

Average individual Income

Around Waunakee, WI

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

41
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
63
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Moh's Martial Arts, and Refresh Skin Spa.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 1.37 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 0.63 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Waunakee, WI

Waunakee has 8,120 households, with an average household size of 2.53. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Waunakee do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 20,671 people call Waunakee home. The population density is 390.4 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,671

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.2

Median Age

51.17 / 48.83%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
8,120

Total Households

2.53

Average Household Size

$63,576

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Waunakee, WI

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The following schools are within or nearby Waunakee. 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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