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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vilas a good place to live?
Vilas is a good place to live. Vilas is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Vilas has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 13.0 people per acre and a median age of 27. The average household income is $102,550 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 80.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Vilas are renters, with 67% of residents renting and 33% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Vilas can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Vilas neighborhood guide.
Is Vilas, WI a safe neighborhood?
Vilas, WI is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Vilas?
The median home price in Vilas is $950,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $190,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.47%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,790 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $205K a year to afford the median home price in Vilas. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Vilas is $103K.
What are the best public schools in Vilas?
The best public schools that serve Vilas are:
- West High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
- Randall Elementary School has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
- Hamilton Middle School has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
What are the best private schools in Vilas?
The best private schools that serve Vilas are:
- Edgewood Campus School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Wingra School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Edgewood High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
What are the most popular zip codes in Vilas, Madison, WI?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Vilas, Madison, WI?
The most popular neighborhoods near Vilas, Madison, WI are Regent, Downtown Madison, Westmorland, East Madison and Tenney-Lapham.
