Madison Center, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,818 Population 891/sq mi density
$190,769 Median Income $112,322 per capita
$816,800 Home Value $434,595 Zillow
$2,079 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$190,769 median income, 2.7% 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

Madison Center, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$190,769
154% above
$112,322 per capita
Home Value
$816,800
190% above
Zillow: $434,595
Median Rent
$2,079/mo
79% above
29.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
70.7%
110% above
99.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
16% below
6.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Madison Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Madison Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
254%
Home Value
290%
Rent
179%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
210%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Madison Center a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Madison Center residents earn a median household income of $190,769 , which is 154% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $112,322. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Madison Center is $816,800 , 190% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,595. Median rent is $2,079/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

70.7% of adults in Madison Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (110% above the national average). 99.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 41.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,818
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$190,769
Per Capita$112,322
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,096M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,353

Housing

A
Home Value$816,800
Rent$2,079
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$434,595
Housing Units1,086
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity27.1%
Diabetes5.6%
Smoking6.2%
Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation26 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.7%
High School+99.9%
Graduate+41.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.8%
EV Stations6
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Madison Center was built in 1971.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 485 restaurants in the area.