Your Guide to McFarland, WI
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McFarland is a Dane County village on Lake Waubesa, just south of Madison's Beltline. With direct access to the Yahara River and Lower Yahara River Trail, it offers lakeside living about 12 minutes from downtown Madison.
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What to Know About McFarland, WI
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McFarland is a village in Dane County on the shores of Lake Waubesa, with a population of roughly 9,330. It sits just south of Madison's Beltline along Highway 51, giving it a small-town feel with a lake and river running through it while remaining minutes from the city.
McFarland offers a mix of home styles, from established ranch and mid-century homes to new construction and lakeside properties near Lake Waubesa. Notable neighborhoods include Cedar Glade, Secret Places, Rosewood Fields, and Indian Mound, along with newer subdivisions on the east and south sides.
McFarland connects to Madison via Highway 51 and the Beltline, with downtown Madison about 12 to 18 minutes away and UW–Madison around 15 to 20 minutes. McFarland doesn't have full Madison Metro Transit service, but the Lower Yahara River Trail offers a scenic biking route directly into Madison through the wetlands.
McFarland residents have easy access to Madison's employment base including UW Health, SSM Health, Epic Systems, and state government, all within a short drive via Highway 51 and the Beltline. McFarland also has its own commerce park and local business community, supporting jobs within the village itself.
McFarland's biggest draw is Lake Waubesa, with boating, fishing, kayaking, and the scenic Lower Yahara River Trail boardwalk through the wetlands. Local parks include McDaniel Park, William McFarland Park, and Legion Park, along with conservancy areas like Grandview Conservancy. The village hosts community events throughout the year, including a summer festival, farmers markets, and holiday celebrations, and local dining spots include the Maple Tree Supper Club and Spartan Bowl Pub and Grill.
McFarland Real Estate FAQs
Questions we hear from buyers and sellers exploring the McFarland market.
McFarland offers lakeside living on Lake Waubesa with one of the shortest commutes to downtown Madison of any Dane County community. The median list price is currently around $500K, and the mix of established neighborhoods, new construction, and lakefront properties gives buyers a range of options.
As of July 2026, the median list price in McFarland is approximately $500K, at roughly $280 per square foot.
Homes in McFarland are spending an average of around 46 days on the market as of July 2026. Well-priced, updated homes near the lake and river tend to move fastest.
McFarland includes established neighborhoods like Cedar Glade, Secret Places, Rosewood Fields, and Indian Mound, along with newer subdivisions on the east and south sides of the village and homes along Lake Waubesa.
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