Can you guess how many more people will be living in Dane County by the year 2050? 

A) 50,000

B) 100,000

C) 150,000

D) 200,000 

If you answered "D", then your answer lines up with the projections of the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission. According to a recent study by the commission, our local population is projected to grow by more than 200,000 people between now and 2050. 

Dane County is already the fastest-growing region in the state, and our region's rapid rate of growth is just one of the reasons why we believe Madison area home and condo prices will remain strong in 2023 and beyond. We're firm believers that Dane County will continue to be a great place to build wealth through real estate -- for those who have the means and make the decision to buy in.

For more of our thoughts on the future of Dane County real estate, please check out our blog for our 2023 predictions.