A data-first guide to Middleton, WI for LGBTQ+ buyers, renters and people relocating: housing costs, climate, geography and daily life. Every figure carries a numbered source and a retrieval date.
U.S. Census Bureau survey estimates for Middleton city, Wisconsin. Each figure shows its margin of error and a numbered source.
Home values are owner estimates, not sale prices. Rent includes utilities. Same-sex couple households count couples who report as such; this is not a count of LGBTQ+ residents.
Ratios GayMoves calculates from the Census medians above. They are rough indicators for comparing places, not a loan estimate.
Share of occupied homes. Source [8].
| Group | Share |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 45.7% |
| Renter-occupied | 54.3% |
Median monthly rent is $1,437/mo, higher than 36% of the 450 covered markets with a Census value.
| Range | Markets |
|---|---|
| $850 to $973 | 28 |
| $973 to $1,097 | 34 |
| $1,097 to $1,220 | 36 |
| $1,220 to $1,343 | 33 |
| $1,343 to $1,467 | 45 |
| $1,467 to $1,590 | 29 |
| $1,590 to $1,713 | 40 |
| $1,713 to $1,836 | 49 |
| $1,836 to $1,960 | 35 |
| $1,960 to $2,083 | 32 |
| $2,083 to $2,206 | 17 |
| $2,206 to $2,330 | 21 |
| $2,330 to $2,453 | 9 |
| $2,453 to $2,576 | 12 |
| $2,576 to $2,700 | 8 |
| $2,700 to $2,823 | 4 |
| $2,823 to $2,946 | 3 |
| $2,946 to $3,069 | 4 |
| $3,069 to $3,193 | 1 |
| $3,193 to $3,316 | 10 |
Median home value is $484,200, higher than 56% of the 455 covered markets with a Census value.
| Range | Markets |
|---|---|
| $119,700 to $213,715 | 47 |
| $213,715 to $307,730 | 69 |
| $307,730 to $401,745 | 75 |
| $401,745 to $495,760 | 79 |
| $495,760 to $589,775 | 40 |
| $589,775 to $683,790 | 39 |
| $683,790 to $777,805 | 26 |
| $777,805 to $871,820 | 18 |
| $871,820 to $965,835 | 21 |
| $965,835 to $1,059,850 | 8 |
| $1,059,850 to $1,153,865 | 3 |
| $1,153,865 to $1,247,880 | 4 |
| $1,247,880 to $1,341,895 | 5 |
| $1,341,895 to $1,435,910 | 3 |
| $1,435,910 to $1,529,925 | 3 |
| $1,529,925 to $1,623,940 | 3 |
| $1,623,940 to $1,717,955 | 1 |
| $1,717,955 to $1,811,970 | 0 |
| $1,811,970 to $1,905,985 | 1 |
| $1,905,985 to $2,000,000 | 10 |
Median household income is $89,524, higher than 54% of the 454 covered markets with a Census value.
| Range | Markets |
|---|---|
| $46,051 to $54,150 | 38 |
| $54,150 to $62,250 | 39 |
| $62,250 to $70,349 | 45 |
| $70,349 to $78,448 | 51 |
| $78,448 to $86,547 | 52 |
| $86,547 to $94,647 | 43 |
| $94,647 to $102,746 | 32 |
| $102,746 to $110,845 | 37 |
| $110,845 to $118,944 | 14 |
| $118,944 to $127,044 | 17 |
| $127,044 to $135,143 | 14 |
| $135,143 to $143,242 | 16 |
| $143,242 to $151,341 | 11 |
| $151,341 to $159,441 | 13 |
| $159,441 to $167,540 | 4 |
| $167,540 to $175,639 | 6 |
| $175,639 to $183,738 | 3 |
| $183,738 to $191,838 | 5 |
| $191,838 to $199,937 | 5 |
| $199,937 to $208,036 | 9 |
Comparison charts use the 450 markets in our coverage list that have a Census value. They describe those markets, not the whole country.
State law for Wisconsin and local ordinances are published by the Movement Advancement Project (MAP).
Read the laws at the source
We do not republish MAP's legal data here. Open the MAP Equality Maps below and choose Wisconsin. Not legal advice; confirm with your state civil rights agency or a local fair housing organization.
Venues, centers, health and social services and Pride events tagged as LGBTQ+ in OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Both are volunteer-maintained, so treat this as a starting point.
No venue records in our sources
No LGBTQ-tagged venues, centers, clinics or Pride events were found for this market in OpenStreetMap or Wikidata. These sources are volunteer-maintained, so this is a gap in the data, not a statement that none exist.
Thirty-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest NOAA station with normals, MADISON DANE RGNL AP, 8.5 mi13.6 km from the city center at 866 ft264 m elevation.
Red line: average high. Blue line: average low. Green bars: precipitation (tallest month 5.28 in).
Station MADISON DANE RGNL AP, 8.5 mi from the city center. Normals for 1991-2020.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Average °F | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 11.8 | 19.4 | 1.47 |
| Feb | 31.2 | 14.9 | 23 | 1.52 |
| Mar | 43.6 | 25.1 | 34.4 | 2.26 |
| Apr | 56.9 | 35.8 | 46.3 | 3.78 |
| May | 69 | 47.1 | 58.1 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 78.6 | 57.4 | 68 | 5.28 |
| Jul | 82.1 | 61.6 | 71.9 | 4.51 |
| Aug | 79.9 | 59.5 | 69.7 | 4.16 |
| Sep | 72.9 | 51 | 62 | 3.43 |
| Oct | 59.6 | 39.8 | 49.7 | 2.77 |
| Nov | 44.8 | 28.7 | 36.7 | 2.22 |
| Dec | 32.3 | 18.2 | 25.3 | 1.63 |
Red line: average high. Blue line: average low. Green bars: precipitation (tallest month 134 mm).
Station MADISON DANE RGNL AP, 13.6 km from the city center. Normals for 1991-2020.
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Average °C | Precipitation (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.8 | -11.2 | -7 | 37 |
| Feb | -0.4 | -9.5 | -5 | 39 |
| Mar | 6.4 | -3.8 | 1.3 | 57 |
| Apr | 13.8 | 2.1 | 7.9 | 96 |
| May | 20.6 | 8.4 | 14.5 | 104 |
| Jun | 25.9 | 14.1 | 20 | 134 |
| Jul | 27.8 | 16.4 | 22.2 | 115 |
| Aug | 26.6 | 15.3 | 20.9 | 106 |
| Sep | 22.7 | 10.6 | 16.7 | 87 |
| Oct | 15.3 | 4.3 | 9.8 | 70 |
| Nov | 7.1 | -1.8 | 2.6 | 56 |
| Dec | 0.2 | -7.7 | -3.7 | 41 |
Faded markers use the coordinate of the place a record is located in, not its own. No map tiles are used; the outline is Census TIGER geometry; it has more than one part because the legal boundary includes outlying land such as islands.
Distances are straight-line from the city center, not drive time.
How people get around, plus counts of mapped transit stops, parks and everyday destinations near the city center.
Share of workers 16 and over. Source [16].
| Item | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72 |
| Public transit | 1.2 |
| Walk | 1.5 |
| Bike | 1.5 |
| Work from home | 19.3 |
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Every line below is generated from the sourced figures on this page. Nothing here is opinion or marketing.
General questions, not city data.
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The Census Bureau estimates 22,301 residents (margin of error plus or minus 41), across 9.5 sq mi25 km² of land. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003: Total Population (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b01003.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30; US Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (Places) (https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_Gaz_place_national.zip), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,437/mo, plus or minus $74. This is a survey estimate for the whole place, not a listing price. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25064: Median Gross Rent (Dollars) (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b25064.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Owners estimate the median value of owner-occupied homes at $484,200. These are owner estimates, not sale prices. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077: Median Value (Dollars) of Owner-Occupied Housing Units (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b25077.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30.
45.7% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25003: Tenure of Occupied Housing Units (https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/5YRData/acsdt5y2024-b25003.dat), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Not in our sources: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata list no LGBTQ+ venue record for Middleton. These sources are volunteer-maintained, so this is a gap in the data and not proof that none exist.
Using 1991-2020 normals from the MADISON DANE RGNL AP station (8.5 mi13.6 km from the city center): the warmest month averages 71.9°F22.2°C (Jul) and the coldest 19.4°F-7°C (Jan). Annual precipitation is 37.1 in942 mm and snowfall 51.8 in1,316 mm. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Monthly (https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USW00014837.csv), retrieved 2026-10-30.
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) is the nearest commercial airport in the OurAirports data, 8.8 mi14 km in a straight line from the city center (not drive time). Source: OurAirports (https://ourairports.com/airports/KMSN/), retrieved 2026-10-30.
72% of workers drive alone, 1.2% use public transit, 19.3% work from home. The average one-way commute for people who travel to work is 20.1 minutes. Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08013 (aggregate travel time divided by workers who commute) (https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08013?g=1600000US5551575), retrieved 2026-10-30; US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08301 (means of transportation to work) (https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08301?g=1600000US5551575), retrieved 2026-10-30.
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Straight-line distance between place centers.
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LGBTQ+ legal climate
The Movement Advancement Project values are withheld until MAP confirms permission to republish them. Read them at the source (linked in that section).
Community map and venues
OpenStreetMap and Wikidata hold no LGBTQ+ venue record for this place (a gap in volunteer data, not proof that none exist).
Last updated 2026-10-30: the newest retrieval date of any source on this page. Numbers in square brackets point here.
[1] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01003: Total Population
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[2] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B01002: Median Age by Sex
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[3] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B11001: Household Type (Including Living Alone)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[4] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25010: Average Household Size of Occupied Housing Units by Tenure
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[5] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013: Median Household Income in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 Inflation-Adjusted Dollars)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[6] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077: Median Value (Dollars) of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[7] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25064: Median Gross Rent (Dollars)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[8] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B25003: Tenure of Occupied Housing Units
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[9] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates, Table B09019: Household Type (Including Living Alone) by Relationship (same-sex spouse and unmarried partner)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · data as of ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · License: Public domain: U.S. Government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. 105). Credit: U.S. Census Bureau.
[10] NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, Monthly
https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/data/normals-monthly/1991-2020/access/USW00014837.csv
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, NOAA)
[11] US Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer Files (Places)
https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_Gaz_place_national.zip
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 USC 105)
[12] US Census Bureau, TIGERweb Places (Incorporated Places, Consolidated Cities, CDPs)
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 USC 105)
[13] USGS 3D Elevation Program, Elevation Point Query Service
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (USGS, US Government work)
[14] OurAirports
https://ourairports.com/airports/KMSN/
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (OurAirports dedication)
[15] US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08013 (aggregate travel time divided by workers who commute)
https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08013?g=1600000US5551575
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
[16] US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates, table B08301 (means of transportation to work)
https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2023.B08301?g=1600000US5551575
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: Public domain (US Government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
[17] OpenStreetMap contributors via Overpass API
https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=43.09629&mlon=-89.51196#map=14/43.09629/-89.51196
Retrieved 2026-10-30 · License: ODbL 1.0, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors
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