HOW WE
RATE Madison consistently ranks as a top city to live, work, play and raise a family. PERFECT PLACE TO LIVE • #1 Cities with Best Work Life Balance, SmartAsset, 2021 • #4 Happiest Cities in the U.S., WalletHub, 2021 • #1 Best Cities for Single Young Professionals, Zippia, 2021 • #1 Top 100 Best Places to Live, Livability.com, 2021 • #1 Best Places to Retire in America, Money.com, 2020 FABULOUS FOR FAMILIES • #1 Best Places to Grow Up, DiversityDataKids.org, 2020 • #1 Best Places to Raise a Family, Zumper, 2018 • #1 Most Neighborly Cities, Neighbor.com, 2021 BEST IN BUSINESS • #6 Best Cities for Remote Work, Ownerly, 2021 • #1 Best Cities for Job Seekers, The Ladders, 2020 • #7 Best Metro Areas for STEM Professionals, WalletHub, 2021
We’re glad you’re here or considering making the Madison area your new home. What makes Madison special is hard to pin down. It’s a vibrant place. A one-of-a-kind place. Outdoorsy, storied, chic and down-home. It’s a mid-sized city that perfectly blends urban style with natural beauty and small-town ease. As the state capital of Wisconsin, and the home of the University of Wisconsin, Madison’s got a vibe and personality unlike anywhere else. Plus, there’s a wide variety of activities in our backyard. World-class arts, live music found nightly, over 250 parks and five glittering lakes. Our weekly year-round farmers’ market is known throughout the country, and our restaurants serve food grown at farms down the street. Add in our growing craft beverage scene, and you’ll see why Madison is a favorite among foodies, too. In fact, when it comes to living, working, playing and raising a family, we consistently rank at the top (just take a look to your right)! Learn more about Madison and our attractions, restaurants and things to do at visitmadison.com.
GOING GREEN • #4 Greenest Cities in the US, Zippia, 2020 A HAPPENING PLACE TO BE HEALTHY • #5 Fittest City in American, American Fitness Index, 2021 • #2 Best Cities for Bikes, People for Bikes, 2020 • #2 Most Walkable Cities, Expedia, 2018 • #8 Best cities for runners, SmartAsset, 2021 • #2 Fittest Cities in American, Men’s Health, 2019 PHENOMENAL AT FOOD • #2 Best Cities for Cheese Lovers, Patch, 2021 • #8 Best Cities for Beer Drinkers, SmartAsset, 2020 • Best Cities for Farmers’ Markets, Better Homes & Gardens, 2019 • Best Cities to Open a Brewery, Vine Pair, 2019
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Welcome to Madison!