Living In Southwest Wisconsin

Housing

“Neighbor” in Southwest Wisconsin has a couple different interpretations. Cities and villages include apartments and homes typically with backyards and garages. Rural farm communities have space with neighbors scattered on distant farms across the arches of our agricultural landscape, but we’re all still neighbors here and there’s a pretty good chance we have a story to tell.

Our story telling is also embedded in some of the historic dwellings and architectural masterpieces in the region. Family homes, cabins, and seasonal rentals may be found nestled within in our hills. Many of our residents are proud owners of their land, and some are even lucky enough to capture a view of our diverse landscape from their backyard.

For indepth reviews of housing supply and additional need for housing developments in communities across our region, check out the Housing Studies at https://www.swwrpc.org/our-work/housing-studies

Quality of Life

In Southwest Wisconsin we have spirited hometowns with close knit communities, often surrounded by agricultural land. Families in the region often experience a commute to work and school, but traffic is typically low. Public schools in the region show high marks with 95.9 percent of our school districts meeting or exceeding expectations, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s District Report Card.

Our people are very proud of our Wisconsin heritage and communities. Local festivals and community events bring our people together and lend opportunities to participate in our hometowns, as does our love for recreational opportunities and the four seasons.