Population 29,320 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Verona
Household size in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.41 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.39 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Verona are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7 | 37.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.7 | 38.3 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 38.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Verona is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.9, against 40.1 nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the east. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 8.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Verona: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Verona has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Wisconsin cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Verona
Renters in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 35.1% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.6% | 38.3% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 38.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.4% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Verona is about as common as it is nationally: 34.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Madison area as a whole (39.7%). Among homeowners, 26.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.7% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.5% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.7% of homes in Verona are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Madison area. Vacancy has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1976 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1978 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1979 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1983 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Verona has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center. Only one other Wisconsin city with 5,000+ people has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $975 | $868 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,181 | $950 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,287 | $1,072 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,770 | $1,366 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$795 | +$498 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Verona costs $1,770 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $795 a month from 2006–10, an 82% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Verona
Bachelor's degrees in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.1% | 41.3% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.2% | 43.6% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.0% | 46.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.4% | 50.6% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Verona: 69.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 12.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only four of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 93.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 94.4% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 95.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 95.1% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Verona: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Verona
| Period | Verona | Madison area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 5.0% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 5.5% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 2.6% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Verona has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Verona compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona | 2.32 | 37.9 | 5.6% | 34.4% | 4.7% | 2005 | $1,770 | 69.4% | 98.6% | 1.5% |
| Paoli | 2.76 | 43.7 | 4.9% | 7.0% | 4.3% | 1990 | $1,732 | 59.9% | 99.3% | 1.0% |
| Pine Bluff | 2.62 | 40.8 | 2.5% | 23.0% | 4.1% | 1989 | $1,671 | 55.3% | 97.6% | 0.9% |
| Fitchburg | 2.14 | 36.3 | 8.3% | 48.9% | 3.1% | 1993 | $1,463 | 56.8% | 94.4% | 2.7% |
| Middleton | 2.27 | 41.3 | 8.3% | 45.2% | 4.9% | 1989 | $1,552 | 65.6% | 96.0% | 2.5% |
| Shorewood Hills | 2.37 | 37.4 | 4.6% | 45.7% | 4.0% | 1980 | $1,857 | 91.2% | 98.9% | 1.6% |
| Cross Plains | 2.56 | 43.0 | 5.7% | 24.4% | 3.2% | 1989 | $1,611 | 50.9% | 97.6% | 1.2% |
| Madison area | 2.30 | 38.9 | 8.2% | 39.7% | 5.5% | 1983 | $1,366 | 50.6% | 95.1% | 2.6% |
| Mount Horeb | 2.64 | 41.0 | 4.9% | 25.5% | 6.7% | 1991 | $1,250 | 48.5% | 97.4% | 3.2% |
| Ashton Corners | 2.28 | 52.3 | 4.5% | 22.3% | 3.1% | 1990 | $1,313 | 58.5% | 95.8% | 3.5% |
| Mount Vernon | 2.63 | 42.3 | 4.1% | 23.4% | 4.8% | 1993 | $1,422 | 46.4% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Verona. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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