Madison Center, CT

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.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,818 Population 891/sq mi density
$190,769 Median Income $112,322 per capita
$816,800 Home Value
$2,079 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$190,769 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$816,800 home value, $2,079/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $190,769
154% higher than US avg
Home Value $816,800
190% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.7%
110% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,079
79% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.1%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.6%
56% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Madison Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,818
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

A+
Median Income$190,769
Per Capita$112,322
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,096M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$816,800
Rent$2,079
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.8%
Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation26 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.7%
High School+99.9%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Libraries20

Is Madison Center a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Madison Center has a population of 1,818 with a density of 891 people per square mile. The median age is 59.1 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.7%), with 1.7% Black.

Population

1,818
Total Population
891
People / sq mi
59.1yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Madison Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Madison Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Madison Center is $190,769, which is 154% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Madison Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$190,769
154% above US avg
Per Capita Income$112,322
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353
IRS Avg AGI$111,114

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,800
County GDP$16,096M

Business (County)

Restaurants485
Healthcare542
Retail655
Manufacturing215

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,204
134% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Work from Home22.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Madison Center is $816,800, 190% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,079 (79% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$816,800
190% above US avg
Median List Price$1,175,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,175,000
$/Sq Ft$363
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio93.1%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory7

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,079
79% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,204
134% above US avg
Effective Rate1.00%
In Madison Center, 27.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.8% report depression. 15.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Madison Center vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.1%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.6%
Heart Disease3.6%
High Blood Pressure23.9%
Asthma9.9%
COPD2.9%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity15.0%
Depression20.8%
Mental Distress13.6%
Physical Distress8.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate79.0%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access92.7%
Healthcare Facilities542

Crime Rates: Madison Center vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Madison Center has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.8 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²)
Population Density891/sq mi
Coordinates41.2802°N, 72.6023°W
County FIPS09130
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 70.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (110% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 13.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 42.4%
D 55.9%

Winner: Democrat by 13.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.7%
110% above US avg
High School+99.9%
School Test Score6.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density891/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities542
Restaurants485
Retail Stores655

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Work from Home22.9%

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