At a Glance
Median Income
$79,133
$47,518 per capita
Home Value
$313,100
Zillow: $438,266
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
2,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
12.5% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Madison residents earn a median household income of $79,133 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,518. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 693 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $313,100 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,266. Median rent is $1,128/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,231/100K.
Education
42.4% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,714
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,133
Per Capita$47,518
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$1,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$997
Housing
A
Home Value$313,100
Rent$1,128
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$438,266
Housing Units2,231
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent136/100K
Property2,231/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,731/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
Elevation694 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Madison was founded in 1809.
The median home in Madison was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.