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Stoughton, WI

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Rich heritage and Midwestern personality define this Madison suburb

Suburb Commuter Lake Safe Low Crime Family Friendly Historic

Less than twenty miles south of Madison, the suburban enclave of Stoughton is a charming community radiating small-town personality. Main Street forms the backbone of a charming Downtown district featuring unique shops, cafes, and neighborhood pubs housed in beautifully preserved historic storefronts.

Like many Midwestern communities, Stoughton is quite proud of its rich Scandinavian heritage, and observes the Norwegian holiday of Syttende Mai with a citywide celebration every May. The city also claims to be the birthplace of the coffee break, and hosts an elaborate (though appropriately brief) Coffee Break Festival every August in its honor.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Stoughton, WI is $1,092 for a studio, $1,232 for one bedroom, $1,485 for two bedrooms, and $1,559 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stoughton has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,232/month
596 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

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

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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

Sandhill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

421 Students

7
out of 10

Fox Prairie Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

388 Students

7
out of 10

Kegonsa Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

302 Students

5
out of 10

River Bluff Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

582 Students

3
out of 10

Stoughton High

Public

Grades 9-12

875 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Kegonsa State Park
  • Babcock Park
  • Edna Taylor Conservation Park
  • Capital Springs State Recreation Area
  • Cam-Rock Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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