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Verona.
About
Life in Verona
If you're thinking about moving to the Madison area but want something more grounded than the capital itself, Verona deserves a hard look—especially if you work at one of the region's major employers or want a solid suburban community with real job opportunities. The job market here isn't just theoretical either—Epic Systems, a healthcare software giant, operates its massive 1,670-acre headquarters in Verona, making it an actual employment hub rather than just a bedroom community. Attainment Company is also based here, so there are meaningful local jobs beyond the typical commute-to-Madison pattern, and the unemployment rate sits at a healthy 2.6%.
Verona at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+20.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Verona: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Verona, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (24.6%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
14.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.6%
of households
Married Couples
52.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 48% above WI average
Rent, home values, and income in Verona
In Verona, rent runs 48% above the WI average, and home values are 58% above the WI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,764
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $591,308 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below WI average
Unemployment in Verona and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Dane County, which includes Verona, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the WI average.
Unemployment rate
Verona: Dane County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Dane County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Verona is about 3% of Dane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Verona Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Madison, WI metro area
Commute17.9 min avg
How Verona residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Verona, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN)
Small hub1.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 83 mi
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Medium hub2.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 108 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 91% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Verona runs 91% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
28.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
300.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Verona Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dane County, which includes Verona, the most common type is winter weather, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Winter Weather | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.3M |
| 2023 | 18 | Winter Storm | $144,000 |
| 2022 | 33 | Winter Weather | $388,000 |
| 2021 | 22 | Winter Weather | $32,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Winter Weather | $40,500 |
| 2019 | 33 | Winter Weather | $204,500 |
| 2018 | 29 | Winter Weather | $37.9M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dane County, county-wide
Verona is about 3% of Dane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dane County, which includes Verona, is typically good — 246 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
246
per year
Moderate Days
113
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dane County, county-wide
Verona is about 3% of Dane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 13°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Verona has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 13°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
30°/13°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
38.5"
Hot Days/Year
7
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
146
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°F | 10°F | 1.50" |
| Feb | 31°F | 13°F | 1.60" |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 2.35" |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.14" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.57" |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 5.51" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.72" |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.11" |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.59" |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 2.94" |
| Nov | 45°F | 27°F | 2.25" |
| Dec | 32°F | 16°F | 1.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Verona
Uninsured
1.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Verona's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Miramont Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 8 mi away · Middleton
Madison VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 8 mi away · Madison
University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Madison
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Verona
Verona's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 64.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Verona (within 15 miles)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 36,902 students · in-state tuition $12,166 · 90% graduate · median earnings $80,330 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,107 students · in-state tuition $37,120 · 64% graduate · median earnings $64,869 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Verona
Verona has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ice Age National Scenic Trail (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
69 mi awayEffigy Mounds National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayCities Near Verona
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Verona?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Verona FAQ
Is Verona, Wisconsin affordable?⌄
Verona's median rent is $1,605/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $119,606/year. Median home value is $420,400.
Is Verona, Wisconsin safe?⌄
Verona's violent crime rate was 28 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 301 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Verona, Wisconsin?⌄
Dane County, which includes Verona, has an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Verona, Wisconsin?⌄
The cost of living in Verona is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,605/month and median household income is $119,606/year. The median home value is $420,400. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Verona, Wisconsin?⌄
The average commute in Verona is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from