Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Madison Center is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 1,818. Residents earn $190,769 per year, which is 154% above the national average.
Based on current data, Madison Center receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Madison Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Madison Center is $190,769, which is significantly higher than the national average — 154% above $75,149. This places Madison Center among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Madison Center is $816,800, making it a premium housing market at 190% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,079 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Madison Center is a highly educated community — 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Madison Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $190,769 |
| 154% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $112,322 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,353 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $111,114 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,800 |
| County GDP | $16,096M |
| Restaurants | 485 |
| Healthcare | 542 |
| Retail | 655 |
| Manufacturing | 215 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,204 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.00% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |
| Census Median | $816,800 |
| 190% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $1,175,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,175,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $363 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,079 |
| 79% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,204 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.00% |
| Obesity | 27.1% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.6% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 2.9% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.0% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 13.6% |
| Physical Distress | 8.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.0% |
| Exercise Access | 92.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 542 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.8 inches |
| 10% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2802°N, 72.6023°W |
| County FIPS | 09130 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 70.7% |
| 110% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 542 |
| Restaurants | 485 |
| Retail Stores | 655 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 22.9% |