Education

Madison public schools have a high rate of student graduations.

 A world-class education starts at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Students from all around the country (and world) come to UW Madison for its "research excellence, social mobility, and community and national service."

Art & Culture 

Galleries, performing arts, concert venues . . . Madisonians are avid art appreciators.

Sports

Tailgating is a year-round activity here in Madison. We go all out, cheering on the UW Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks, and Green Bay Packers any chance we get.

Parks & Rec

We’ve got all four seasons every year, and actives to do year round (like hiking, biking, ice skating, skiing, and boating.) Neighborhoods are complete with well-kept up parks. State parks within an hour of Madison and the UW Madison Arboretum feature favorite hiking trails. 

Bike-ability

Bike paths galore! Madison was ranked the 2nd Best U.S. Biking City in 2020 by People for Bikes.

Local Food

Every summer, the highly anticipated Farmer’s Market takes place on the Capitol Square. Many other Farmer’s Markets take place every week in the summer all around Madison and the surrounding areas. 

Local restaurants focus on organic, locally-sourced, and creative dishes.

Employment

Employers in the tech, healthcare, and business fields are drawing people to Madison.

Lake Life

We saved the best for last . . . with Lake Mendota and Lake Monona at the center of Madison, there’s plenty of opportunities for swimming, water skiing, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding close to home!