Rankings

Madison's tech talent is growing at a fast clip, taking third in North America behind Ottawa and Los Angeles.

CBRE Scoring Tech Talent in North America Report 2018

It all comes together in Wisconsin to form one of the best quality of life scores in the country.

US News Best States

Wisconsin leads the nation in many educational categories, this is just one of them! wallethub.com

In this same ranking, Wisconsin tied for first for highest high school graduation rate for women, 3rd for share of women who voted in 2016 presidential election, and more. wallethub.com, 2018

Madison provides residents with affordable housing, great schools, excellent health care and a wide range of recreational activities and entertainment options.

Livability.com

Home of Marcus luxury theaters, with huge recliners and high-quality food, Wisconsin is also the second lowest priced place to see a movie in the country. Expatistan

Wisconsin is the third coast, filled with cultural and recreational opportunities.

Council for Community and Economic Research, 2017

And with 820 miles of great lakes coastline, and 15,000 inland lakes, you don't have to miss life on the water!

Council for Community and Economic Research, 2017

Both state and local taxes are at their lowest point in the past 50 years.

Wisconsin Business Voice, 2017

Three Wisconsin cities were named in the Top 10 Dream Cities: Appleton, Racine and Green Bay.

GoodCall, 2017

Madison is ranked second in the nation for Best Places to Raise a Family.

US News, 2017

Wisconsin has long been committed to advancing its STEM programs, which has made Madison first among metro areas for STEM grads.

Brookings Institution, 2015

Wisconsin entrepreneurs combine hard work with original thinking to create new possibilities.

Bestcolleges.com, 2015

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation’s (WARF) encourages UW–Madison research by protecting its discoveries and licensing them for beneficial use in the real world.

UW-Madison, 2016

The Global Water Center is one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art water research facility for universities, existing water-related companies and new, emerging water technology companies.

The Water Council, 2017

Wisconsin's global network of foreign trade agents represent 82 countries, pro0viding in-country expertise in some of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

*Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, February 2017

These foreign-owned establishments produce 93,000 jobs.

Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2017

Our business-friendly environment makes us one of the best states for business.

Chief Executive Magazine, 2017

This credit virtually eliminates the income tax liability.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue, 2016

Wisconsin's fund serves 604,000 workers and retirees for the state and more than 1,400 local governments.

Pew Charitable Trust, 2017

Wisconsin waters hold over 160 types of fish, much to the delight of our anglers and nature enthusiasts.

Wisconsin DNR, 2017

Wisconsin makes the top ten in the nation for best public parks.

Trust for Public Land, 2016

UW-Madison's engineering program was ranked the 5th strongest in the country.

WalletHub, January 2017

Wisconsin's technical college system serves one out of every eight adults.

U.S. Dept. of Education

Through this program, we've helped our technical colleges enroll additional students into high demand career programs.

2016 State of the State Address

Wisconsin is an innovation champion due to entrepreneurial activity and new business models.

Consumer Technology Association, 2017

Madison ranks seventh in the nation for best cities for entrepreneurs.

Forbes, 2017

Wisconsin ranks second in the mid-market business sector.

American Express Power Index Survey, 2015

Prost! Oktoberfest celebrations take place throughout the state celebrating beer, fall and our German heritage.

Funtober.com, 2017

Every year, Wisconsinites look forward to picking their own fresh fruit for pies, canning and more.

Wisconsin Orchards Directory, 2017