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%

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
• Higher than average rate of high school & college graduates

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
• 3 dog parks (Hwys Q, 19, & M)

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.com

Waunakee 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 
Fax: (608) 850-5994 • www.waunakee.com 

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
www.waunakee.k12.wi.us/aquatic_center.cfm 

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.org

EMS - 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
401 Second St., Waunakee, WI 53597

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
(888) 225-5837 • www.tdstelecom.com