WYLT Neighborhood Rankings · 2026

Best Neighborhoods
in Wisconsin

Ranked by safety, schools, walkability, and value. Every verdict is based on real data — no sponsored rankings, no fluff.

25 neighborhoods reviewed
4 "Settle here" picks
11 "Good for now" picks

#1 Pick in Wisconsin

Sun Prairie, Sun Prairie is the top-rated neighborhood in Wisconsin — our highest verdict.

Top 25 Neighborhoods in Wisconsin

#1

Sun Prairie

Settle here

Sun Prairie, WI

Price

$380K

Walk

51/100

Schools

8.5/10

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#2

Franklin

Settle here

Franklin, WI

Price

$368K

Walk

43/100

Schools

7.2/10

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#3

Brookfield

Settle here

Brookfield, WI

Price

$416K

Walk

31/100

Schools

8.2/10

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#4

Cottage Grove

Settle here

Cottage Grove, WI

Price

$445K

Walk

35/100

Schools

6.7/10

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#5

La Crosse

Good for now

La Crosse, WI

Price

$235K

Walk

89/100

Schools

8.6/10

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#6

Kenosha

Good for now

Kenosha, WI

Price

$207K

Walk

47/100

Schools

8/10

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#7

Milwaukee

Good for now

Milwaukee, WI

Price

$340K

Walk

90/100

Schools

7.8/10

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#8

Milwaukee

Good for now

Milwaukee, WI

Price

$244K

Walk

65/100

Schools

7.6/10

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#9

Oshkosh

Good for now

Oshkosh, WI

Price

$178K

Walk

68/100

Schools

8.1/10

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#10

Greenfield

Good for now

Greenfield, WI

Price

$229K

Walk

75/100

Schools

7.6/10

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#11

Appleton

Good for now

Appleton, WI

Price

$216K

Walk

48/100

Schools

8.2/10

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#12

Belgium

Good for now

Belgium, WI

Price

$256K

Walk

22/100

Schools

5.3/10

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#13

Eau Claire

Good for now

Eau Claire, WI

Price

$290K

Walk

21/100

Schools

7.7/10

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#14

Sussex

Good for now

Sussex, WI

Price

$470K

Schools

7/10

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#15

Brillion

Good for now

Brillion, WI

Price

$224K

Walk

17/100

Schools

4.8/10

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#16

Milwaukee

Think twice

Milwaukee, WI

Price

$435K

Walk

84/100

Schools

7.4/10

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#17

West Allis

Think twice

West Allis, WI

Price

$188K

Walk

82/100

Schools

7.8/10

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#18

Waukesha

Think twice

Waukesha, WI

Price

$301K

Walk

82/100

Schools

7.2/10

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#19

Sheboygan

Think twice

Sheboygan, WI

Price

$180K

Walk

47/100

Schools

7.8/10

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#20

Racine

Think twice

Racine, WI

Price

$176K

Walk

63/100

Schools

8/10

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#21

Milwaukee

Think twice

Milwaukee, WI

Price

$341K

Walk

69/100

Schools

7.4/10

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#22

Madison

Think twice

Madison, WI

Price

$472K

Walk

70/100

Schools

6.8/10

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#23

Green Bay

Think twice

Green Bay, WI

Price

$226K

Walk

47/100

Schools

7.5/10

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#24

Janesville

Think twice

Janesville, WI

Price

$221K

Walk

31/100

Schools

8.4/10

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#25

Fond du Lac

Think twice

Fond du Lac, WI

Price

$180K

Walk

44/100

Schools

6.5/10

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Best places to live in Wisconsin — 2026 rankings

WYLT has reviewed 25 neighborhoods across Wisconsin, covering cities including Sun Prairie, Franklin, Brookfield, Cottage Grove, La Crosse and more. The top-rated neighborhood this year is Sun Prairie, rated "Settle here" based on safety, schools, walkability, and home prices. 4 neighborhoods earn our highest "Settle here" verdict — meaning strong scores across all four dimensions with no major red flags.

Median home prices across reviewed Wisconsin neighborhoods average $289K. Average Walk Score is 55/100. Every verdict is based on real data — crime statistics, school ratings, walkability scores, and price trend data — not sponsored rankings. Click any neighborhood to read its full report including commute times, flood risk, and a plain-English verdict.

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