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Nearby Ice Age Trail gives Glacier Ridge its name
Glacier Ridge sits at the far southwest corner of Madison, its western border flush against the scenic Junction Area of Wisconsin’s famous Ice Age Trail. The neighborhood takes its name from the glaciers that covered much of Wisconsin thousands of years ago, leaving behind a unique moraine landscape. Despite the rugged name and proximity to nature, Glacier Ridge features easy access to both downtown Madison and nearby Verona, with plenty of shopping, dining and recreational options. The neighborhood consists of single-family homes and townhomes surrounded by natural areas, plus public schools from the Madison Metropolitan School District, rated a B-plus on Niche.
Glacier Ridge residents can enjoy long, scenic bike rides on the Ice Age Trail.
Ice Age Trail is one of the most spectacular place to run in Madison.
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Newer builds, townhomes and echoes of a Wisconsin legend
Glacier Ridge homes include a variety of architectural styles. Split-level and New Traditional homes are common designs, while Prairie School-style homes pay tribute to architectural legend Frank Lloyd Wright, whose style was informed by Wisconsin’s landscape and the glaciers that helped shape it. “They are generally newer builds,” says Keith Schulz, managing broker with Great Rock Realty, with many homes built in the 2000s. Large homes can range from $500,000 to $725,000, while smaller homes and townhomes usually cost between $325,000 and $400,000. Standalone homes feature attached garages, as do some townhomes, useful for warming up the car during Wisconsin’s winters. Sidewalks and sizable lawns line the streets.
Single family homes with garages are common in Glacier Ridge.
Most houses in Glacier Ridge come with one or two car garages.
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Stars align at Vel Phillips Memorial High School
Glacier Ridge students can attend Cesar Chavez Elementary School, which earns a B-plus on Niche and offers a Spanish-language immersion program. Akira Toki Middle School earns a B, and Vel Phillips Memorial High School scores an A. Vel Phillips Memorial is home to Madison Metropolitan School District’s planetarium, a popular field trip destination for elementary schools which allows for a unique astronomy class to be taught at Memorial. The high school is also home to many competitive athletic programs and a wide range of AP classes.
Cesar Chavez Elementary is a well rated public school serving West Madison.
Students can enjoy the beautiful campus at Vel Phillips Memorial High School.
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Moraine hikes, an 8-acre dog park and drone flights
Country Grove Park borders Glacier Ridge’s eastern edge and has soccer fields, basketball courts and a playground. To the west is one of Madison’s frequently-used hiking areas, with trails for walking and biking at Ice Age Ridge Park and Glacier Crossing Park. Both connect to the Ice Age Junction Natural Resource Area, home to over a mile of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Administered by the National Park Service, the Ice Age Trail stretches across Wisconsin for 1,200 miles as it follows the terminal moraines of ancient glaciers. Badger Prairie Dog Park sits just south of the neighborhood. “It’s the biggest and most convenient dog park in the area because it’s so close to the west side,” says Keith Sayles, a longtime Madison resident and attorney with Community Justice Inc. “And it’s huge. Just acres and acres of space.” In another part of Badger Prairie is Dane County’s only aeromodeling park, where people can fly drones and model planes— with a permit, of course.
Badger Prairie Park is loved for its 11 acre dog park.
Glacier Ridge residents can enjoy long, scenic bike rides on the Ice Age Trail.
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Plenty of options for dining and groceries
Glacier Ridge’s location makes for easy access to shopping and dining options in both Madison and Verona. “There’s a fair amount of restaurants within a mile of the neighborhood,” Schulz says. Some favorites include the Madison pizza chain Glass Nickel and Pasqual’s Cantina. For sports enthusiasts, Verona’s Draft House Bar & Restaurant has pints, food and plenty of TVs for catching the game. They also offer a shuttle service to University of Wisconsin Badger football games in downtown Madison. For home goods and outdoor gear, Blain’s Farm & Fleet is a Wisconsin staple. Festival Foods and Miller & Sons Supermarket have groceries covered in nearby Verona.
Glass Nickel Pizza is known for its friendly service and good food.
Glacier Ridge residents wanting Mexican food can head to nearby Pasqual's Cantina.
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Access to major employers via car or bike
About 10 miles from downtown Madison and under 3 miles from Verona, Glacier Ridge is conveniently located for commuters. Epic Systems, one of the area’s largest employers, is under 4 miles west on Cross Country Road. Biking is another good option, with paths along McKee Road and trails such as the Ice Age Junction Path and the Military Ridge State Trail crisscrossing the area. Verona Road, which doubles as U.S. Route 18, links up with Madison’s Beltline Highway for access all around the Madison metro area.
Markets and music in both Verona and Madison
Glacier Ridge residents can easily explore events in both Verona and Madison, like Verona’s popular Hometown Days festival, which has run for over 50 years. Festival goers can enjoy carnival rides, live music and activities for kids. The nearby Verona Farmers Market runs from April through October, while the Dane County Farmer’s Market around the State Capitol building draws huge crowds each Saturday morning to downtown Madison. Attendees can shop Wisconsin-grown products from the nation’s largest producer-only farmers’ market from April through November. For live music, Concerts at McKee in nearby Fitchburg hosts free music at McKee Farms Park during the summer.
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Parks in this Area
Ice Age Ridge Park
Trails
Hiking
Badger Prairie Park
Country Grove Park
Basketball
Soccer
Playground
Reddan Soccer Park
Ice Age Trail Junction Area
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
31 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Glacier Ridge
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Glacier Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Glacier Ridge, Verona sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Glacier Ridge, Verona over the last 12 months is $301,740, down 56% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,866
Median Age
36
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$136,475
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$155,510
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
67.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.4%
% Population in Labor Force
85.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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