Neighborhoods in Madison

Across 25 indexed neighborhoods in Madison, the average Vibe Score is 57/100. The highest-scoring is South Campus at 69, blending walkability, dining, daily essentials, recreation, family access, and service breadth.

For specific lenses: Bassett leads on walkability, South Campus leads on dining, and Emerson East leads on family-friendliness.

Vibe Scores are computed from 10+ POI categories within walking distance, weighted across six lifestyle dimensions and adjusted for environmental penalties like flood risk and air quality. Scroll down for the full ranked list.