Madison Heights, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,398 Population 542/sq mi density
$62,727 Median Income $35,746 per capita
$181,300 Home Value $248,188 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$62,727 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $826/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Madison Heights, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,727
17% below
$35,746 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
36% below
Zillow: $248,188
Median Rent
$826/mo
29% below
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
51% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Madison Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
83%
Home Value
64%
Rent
71%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Madison Heights a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Madison Heights residents earn a median household income of $62,727 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,746. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,654 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Madison Heights is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,188. Median rent is $826/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

16.6% of adults in Madison Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Madison Heights has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,398
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density542/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,727
Per Capita$35,746
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,129

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$826
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$248,188
Housing Units4,965
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,251/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.8 in/yr
Elevation806 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Madison Heights was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.