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Downtown Madison is the city’s cultural hub
Downtown Madison puts the Wisconsin State Capitol, State Street retail, major artistic venues and diverse housing between lakes Mendota and Monona. Capitol Square and neighboring blocks serve as the center of Madison’s cultural and dining scenes. Landmarks like the Capitol and Orpheum theatres, abundant restaurant options and proximity to the University of Wisconsin – Madison contribute to Downtown’s vibrant atmosphere. Cyclists and joggers have access to ample bike lanes and sidewalks in addition to lakefront trails. Though housing supply is limited, homebuyers can choose to live in condos and vintage townhouses close to the downtown action.
Downtown Madison is a bustling part of the state capitol.
Ice boat racing happens each winter on Monona Bay, and can be viewed from downtown.
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Condos and townhouses make up most of Downtown’s housing stock
Though much of Downtown is retail-oriented, its limited housing stock has diverse options:
Waterfront condos mostly sell in the low to mid-millions
Inland condos mostly go from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$900,000s
Townhouses on Capitol Square sell in the low millions
Townhouses on Downtown’s outskirts range from the low-$400,000s to the mid-$920,000s
Single-family homes go from the mid-$200,000s to the upper $770,000sCondo towers and townhouses make up the bulk of Downtown Madison’s inventory, and they tend to sell faster than the average American home. “Value overall in Madison continues to go up,” s
Some larger historic houses also exist in Downtown Madison.
Townhouses and condos are some of the most common owner-dwellings in Downtown Madison.
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Downtown is easily navigable and full of activity
Downtown’s streets are designed to make all sorts of travel easy, whether it’s taking a Metro Transit bus, finding ample parking, strolling past the Capitol or cycling down a bike lane. Some streets have red-painted lanes for buses and bicycles, while others give cyclists their own curbside lanes. At night, downtown comes alive with a vibrant bar scene and with the occasional Badgers hockey and basketball games at the Kohl Center. Restaurant options include Great Dane Pub & Brewing, Paul’s Pel’meni for Russian-style dumplings ad Rare Steakhouse for upscale fare. Madison’s artsy feel is expressed through music shops like Jazzman & Duet and B-Side Records and by boutiques like Fromagination, which sells artisanal cheeses. Local grocers like the Capitol Centre Market and Triangle Market add to big-box options like Target.
High Noon Saloon in Downtown Madison offers a variety of live entertainment and music.
Downtown Madison also has a selection of pubs and cocktail bars.
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Lakefront parks offer spaces for cycling and sports
A handful of green spaces break up Downtown’s heavily urban atmosphere. Brittingham Park includes tennis and pickleball courts and a dog park close to Lake Monona. A segment of the 20-mile-long Capital City Trail runs along the lakefront and is a major venue for cycling. On Lake Mendota, James Madison Park features a playground, basketball courts and jogging paths.
Locals gather near Brittingham Park for ice fishing in Downtown Madison.
Enjoy the sunset views from the lake at Brittingham Park in Downtown Madison.
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Museums and events contribute to Downtown's artsy feel
Downtown is full of cultural institutions, from history museums like the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to century-old artistic venues. “We have Comedy on State—great comedy shows.” Muselman says. “We have the Overture, and we get some really great shows coming there. We have the Sylvee, which does concerts.” Visual arts aficionados can check out exhibitions at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and the Chazen Museum of Art. Downtown also has events for every season. “Everyone’s always out doing something; there’s always activities happening around the square,” Muselman says. “Spring, summer and early fall is the farmers’ market at the capital. They have the running art fair in the summer. They have some events at Breese Stevens Field—craft fairs, concerts, things like that. Lots of races, triathlons, and events on the water. They do a ski show and things like that.” Other community favorites include Lunch Time Live summer concerts, the Cars on State Classic Car Show every June and the Shine On Madison holiday lighting festival around Thanksgiving.
Colectivo Coffee is a staple of the campus in Downtown Madison.
The shopping district of Downtown Madison is home to dozens of local businesses.
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Students can attend Madison public schools and private options
Students can attend the highly rated Madison Metropolitan School District and finish their studies at the local Madison East High School. The state’s school choice program means that students can also apply for magnet and specialized programs or attend tuition-free, voucher-backed private schools like the top-rated Edgewood Campus School. Edgewood, which serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, offers a religiously oriented education complete with service projects that may include taking care of neighbors’ lawns or participating in food drives.
Entrance to Edgewood High School with signage
The entrance and signage for Madison East High School in Emerson East.
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All roads lead to and from Capitol Square
Several major avenues converge at the Capitol, including Washington Avenue and State Street. John Nolen Drive runs along the shores of Lake Monona, forming part of U.S. Route 151. Drivers can use these roads to access the rest of the Madison area, including:
The University of Wisconsin—Madison, one mile away
The UW Health 1 S Park Street Medical Center, one mile away
Dane County Regional Airport, five miles away
“A lot of things are walkable, and we have a new public transportation bus system which makes it really easy to access things downtown if you don’t want to walk or drive,” Muselman says. “There are bikeable areas too, especially down by the lake.”
Downtown Madison is a vibrant neighborhood full of life and activity.
Multiple Metro buses run along State Street in Downtown Madison, making commuting a breeze.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Madison
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Homicide
9
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Downtown Madison Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Madison, Madison sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Madison, Madison over the last 12 months is $479,950, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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