At a Glance
Median Income
$131,436
$54,644 per capita
Home Value
$367,900
Zillow: $372,091
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
323/100K
2,031/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.9%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
8.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Madison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Madison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Madison a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Madison residents earn a median household income of $131,436 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,644. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,778 business establishments, including 895 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $367,900 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,091. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 323 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,031/100K. The murder rate is 4.3/100K.
Education
65.9% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population58,335
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,908/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$131,436
Per Capita$54,644
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$38,958M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,482
Housing
A+
Home Value$367,900
Rent$1,375
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$372,091
Housing Units22,752
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent323/100K
Property2,031/100K
Murder4.3/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary325/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death9,054/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation689 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+29.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Madison was founded in 1818.
The median home in Madison was built in 1999.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
There are 895 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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