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Cross Plains, WI

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Bask in this Madison suburb’s many charms

Suburban Welcoming Family-Friendly Scenic Historic Vibrant Convenient

Located about 14 miles west of Madison, Cross Plains is a welcoming suburb with a charming rural character and a strong sense of community pride. Cross Plains offers abundance of diverse recreational opportunities, from hiking the glacially carved landscapes of the Ice Age Trail to fishing the swift waters of Black Earth Creek.

Cross Plains is home to a vibrant Main Street, brimming with friendly shops, eateries, cafes, and more. Residents also enjoy convenience to the many shopping centers of Madison, Wisconsin’s state capital. Quick access to U.S. 14 makes getting around from Cross Plains easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cross Plains, WI is $1,064 for a studio, $1,293 for one bedroom, and $1,496 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cross Plains has increased by 3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,293/month
763 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

29

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Glacier Creek Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

935 Students

7
out of 10

Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

252 Students

7
out of 10

Glacier Creek Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

935 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stricker's Pond
  • Owen Conservation Park
  • North Country National Scenic Trail
  • Elver Park
  • Tyrol Basin

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.