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Relocating
The innovative spirit and dedication of early settlers continues in the Village of Waunakee today.
Waunakee's high-quality neighborhood developments remain serene and appealing for residents and future homebuyers. The median home value has risen constantly for the past decade with the value reaching $309,529 in 2015. The average median income has reached $80,899. Waunakee has maintained its appeal and is a valuable area to invest in residential real estate.
Waunakee Population: 13,821
Westport Population: 4,018
Percent of Male Population: 49%
Percent of Female Population: 51%
Median Age: 39
Percent of Married People: 64%
Percent of Single People: 21%
Unemployment Rate: 5.2% -
Location...
Waunakee’s location just 13 miles north of Madison & 85 miles from Milwaukee, places Waunakee in close proximity to all major markets. “The Only Waunakee in the World” is only minutes away from:
• Hwy 19
• Hwy 113
• Interstate I/90 & I/94
• Dane County Regional Airport
• World Class Health Care Facilities
• 8 Universities & Colleges
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Educational System
Waunakee has a total of 4,954 households and an average household size of 2.77, Waunakee schools are a prime reason for relocation.
• Profound presence thanks to exceptional K-12 System
• One High school, one Middle school, one Intermediate school, three Elementary schools, one Parochial school, and one private college preparatory school.
• District enrollment 4,276
• Close proximity to institutions of higher learning
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Parks & Recreation
• Home to the Waunakee Village Center which offers recreational activities & an athletic gym
• Parks system consists of 275.36 acres of parks and conservancy land
• Includes Westport Parks system
• 13 ball diamonds
• 9 pickle ball courts
• 32 soccer fields
• 26 tennis courts
• 13 basketball courts
• 2 sledding hills
• Outdoor skating rink
• Indoor Ice Rink
• Indoor Aquatic Pool
• Skateboard Park
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Getting Connected...
Village of Waunakee
Todd Schmidt
Village Administrator & Economic Development Director
500 W. Main St., PO Box 100, Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-8500 • Fax: (608) 849-5628
www.waunakee.comWaunakee Village Center & Recreation Department
Sue McDade - Community Services Director
Jeff Skoug - Recreation Supervisor
Connie Gavinski - Program Coordinator
Travis Steuber - Program Coordinator
333 S. Madison St., Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-5992 • (608) 849-5622
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Senior Center of Waunakee
Cindy Mosiman - Senior Services Director
333 S. Madison St., Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-8385 • Fax: (608) 849-8387
www.waunakee.com/seniorcenter
Waunakee Public Library
Erick Plumb - Director
Brittany Gitzlaff - Youth Services Director
Courtney Cosgriff - Adult Services
710 South St., Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-4217 • Fax: (608) 849-7817
www.waunakeepubliclibrary.org
Waunakee Aquatic Center
Kristy Nacker - Director
301 Community Dr., Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-2420
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Police/Fire/EMS-Ambulance / Emergency 911
Police Department
Chief Kevin Plendl
Non-Emergency (608) 849-4523
205 N. Klein Dr., Waunakee, WI 53597
www.waunakeepd.orgEMS - Ambulance
Scott Russell
Non-Emergency (608) 849-7522
201 N. Klein Dr., Waunakee, WI 53597
Fire Station
Chief Dave Kopp
Non-Emergency (608) 849-5488
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Staying Connected
Waunakee Area Chamber of Commerce
Ellen Schaaf - Executive Director
100 E. Main St., PO Box 41, Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5977 • ellen@waunakeechamber.com
www.waunakeechamber.com
www.waunafestrun.org
US Post Office - Waunakee
Shawna Lahner - Postmaster
101 N. Klein Dr., Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 850-4151
Window Hours: M-F 9-5:30 Sat. 9-12:30
Passports Processed by appointment only:
M-F 10:30-3 Sat. 9:30-11:30 • www.usps.com
Hometown News Group
Waunakee Tribune
Roberta Baumann, Editor
105 South St., PO Box 128
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-5227 • Fax: (608) 849-4225
www.waunakeetribune.com
Cable Services
Charter Business
(800) 314-7195 • www.charter-business.com
TDS Telecommunications
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Utilities
Waunakee Utilities
Tim Herlitzka - General Manager
322 Moravian Valley Rd.
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 849-8111 • After Hours (608) 849-4111
www.waunakeeutilities.com
Diggers Hotline 811 • www.diggershotline.com
Madison Gas & Electric Company
133 S. Blair St., PO Box 1231
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 252-7000 • Fax: (608) 252-4734
www.mge.com
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Waste Removal/Recycling
Advanced Disposal
300 Raemisch Rd.
Waunakee, WI 53597
(608) 251-7878 • Fax: (608) 849-7807
www.advanceddisposal.com
Pellitteri Waste Systems
7035 Raymond Rd., PO Box 259426
Madison, WI 53713
(608) 257-4285 • Fax: (608) 257-1179
www.pellitteri.com
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