Sun Prairie, WI Economy


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Sun Prairie, WI is a beautiful city with much to offer its residents. It is conveniently located just outside of Madison, making it a great place for commuters to settle down. The average 2 bedroom rent in the area is $1,290, which is significantly less expensive than the national average of $1,430. Additionally, groceries are quite affordable with a grocery cost index of 98 compared to the US average of 100. There are many great companies and attractions that make Sun Prairie an ideal place to live. Notable local businesses include Kwik Trip and Festival Foods while local attractions include Lake Farm Park and Badger Prairie County Park. With its convenient location and affordable cost of living, Sun Prairie is a great place to call home.

Sun Prairie has an unemployment rate of 4.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Sun Prairie has seen the job market increase by 1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.7%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Sun Prairie
- The Sales Tax Rate for Sun Prairie is 5.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Sun Prairie is 6.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Sun Prairie
- The average income of a Sun Prairie resident is $30,905 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Sun Prairie resident is $83,409 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySun Prairie, WisconsinUnited States
  46
  -3.6%-6.2%
  37.7%33.5%
  5.5%6.2%
  6.3%4.6%
  $41,579$37,638
  $83,409$69,021
  $105,664$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  3.9%6.8%
  9.2%10.0%
  2.7%2.5%
  12.4%11.0%
  4.0%4.8%
  1.3%0.8%
  1.5%1.9%
  8.4%4.7%
  0.7%1.9%
  11.0%7.6%
  0.3%0.1%
  3.7%4.2%
  10.9%9.3%
  13.9%14.0%
  1.3%2.1%
  5.8%7.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  4.8%4.7%
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Over 5 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 13 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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