Marshall is an active small community
Marshall, Wisconsin, is a village of about 4,000 people and home to Marshall Millpond, a local fishing, kayaking and canoeing destination. Despite its rural surroundings, the community is about 10 minutes from shopping, dining and other suburban amenities. "It's a small town, but people like it because it's close to Sun Prairie, which is one of the biggest cities in Dane County," says Kyla Jenson, a Realtor with Mahler Sotheby's International Realty. She notes that for homebuyers, Madison has "opportunities for country properties."
Classic and modern homes are close to parks
Homes in Marshall are close to outdoor amenities, including a walking path on the eastern side of the community. The trail goes to Deerhaven Park, which has skateboarding and BMX ramps. There are several Queen Anne homes near Main Street, and housing styles in other parts of the village include New Traditional, Colonial Revival, ranch-style and manufactured homes. Homes in the Marshall area mainly go from about $250,000 to $500,000. Some homes on the surrounding farmland run between $630,000 and $730,000. The village has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, below the national average of 4.
Waterfront parks offer boating, fishing and sports
Marshall Millpond spans nearly 130 acres, and its fish include panfish and largemouth bass. "I think that's a desirable feature of Marshall," Jenson says about Marshall Millpond. There are two parks on the shore. Riley-Deppe County Park has a playground, boat launch and open spaces with trees. Firemen’s Park has similar amenities and also includes a baseball field, a basketball court and a sand volleyball court. Another nearby destination is Charles Langer Family Park, a protected 111-acre area with prairies, woods, a disc golf course and nature trails.
Little Amerricka Amusement Park is usually open from May to October. The locally owned attraction has roller coasters and a train that provides a scenic 2-mile tour of the nearby farmland.
Restaurants serve classic breakfasts and bar fare
Main Street has a few local restaurants and shops. In the morning, residents may stop at CottageRose Coffee or 137 Main, serving classic options like eggs, hash browns and gravy-topped biscuits. The Fox Bar & Grille is a late-night hangout. La Oaxaquena is a Mexican grocery store that also carries some clothing. Many also travel to nearby Sun Prairie to shop at chains like Pick ‘n Save and Walmart. “That’s what people like about Sun Prairie. It has a lot to offer,” Jenson says. “Sun Prairie has a lot of restaurants and a thriving downtown.”
Village students attend Marshall Public Schools
Marshall Public Schools serves the village and receives a B-minus grade from Niche. Marshall Early Learning Center, which gets a B, enrolls students from kindergarten to second grade. Marshall Elementary School receives a C-plus and covers third to sixth grade. Students may then attend Marshall Middle School and Marshall High School. The middle school receives a C-plus, while the high school gets a B-minus. Marshall High’s athletics includes a boys basketball program that won four straight regional titles between 2022 and 2025.
Community shuts down part of the village for Main Street Mania
Annual village events include September’s Main Street Mania. The community closes down Main to let people dance in the street to a live band and a DJ. Food vendors come out for the event, while other activities include hayrides and bingo.
Commuters are close to Wisconsin Highway 19 and I-94
Wisconsin Highway 19 goes to Sun Prairie, less than 10 miles west. Marshall is also a few miles north of Interstate 94, which commuters drive on to go to Madison. Marshall is 20 miles east of the state capital. Marshall is near Interstate 94, which commuters take 20 miles east to Madison, the state capital. Madison is home to Dane County Regional Airport, the region’s hub for commercial flights, and East Madison Hospital, which belongs to the UW Health system.
Marshall can experience frigid winters
Like much of the greater Madison area, Marshall can get frigid during the winter. The area’s average winter low temperature is 12 degrees, and the area receives about 45 inches of snow annually.
