Living
In Waunakee
Come visit our new homes in Waunakee, WI, Just five miles north of the state capital with Tim O'Brien Homes. This fair and pleasant valley offers a superior quality of life enjoyed by residents and businesses. Waunakee was also recently named the second Safest City in Wisconsin for 2018 by the National Council for Home Safety and Security.
Waunakee Area School District takes great pride in the students, community, and commitment to excellence. Education is a community endeavor and we encourage you to become involved in our schools and work with us in providing a world-class education to the students of the Waunakee Community.
The Waunakee Area Farmers' Market makes it easy to enjoy farm-fresh, locally produced, delicious goodness throughout the growing season. With the goal of promoting a healthy lifestyle for our community, we bring vendors together who provide a wide variety of fresh, quality produce, homemade goods, and handmade products. New seasonal selections are available every week. The Market is an outlet for local growers to sell their goods, connect with the community, and preserve Wisconsin's unique agricultural heritage. Waunakee’s location just 13 miles north of Madison & 85 miles from Milwaukee, places Waunakee in close proximity to all major markets. It 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
Waunakee has many parks and recreational areas:
- 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
- 32 soccer fields
- 26 tennis courts
- 3 pickleball courts
- 2 sledding hills
- Outdoor skating rink
- Indoor Ice Rink
- Indoor Aquatic Pool
- Skateboard Park
- 3 dog parks (Hwys Q, 19, & M)
Waunakee’s proximity to Madison contributes to its surging economy, making Waunakee a great place to do business and to participate in a thriving source of economic development.
In addition to a strong fiscal condition and low tax rate, Waunakee maintains an admirable quality of life for its citizens without raising the cost of living, keeping both food and miscellaneous costs below the national average. If you’re looking to raise a family with children, this city has an excellent public school system catering from kindergarten through college.
Build with award-winning home builders in Madison WI, Tim O'Brien Homes, and experience life in a high-quality, energy-efficient house. If you are interested in a new home in Waunakee WI, remember that we are happy to build on your lot. Contact us today and let's make a plan.