Madison, IN Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Ella Edwards

Couple moving to Madison from out of state

Hey, Been living here since 2023. Homes are going for about $186,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Madison sits at 550.6 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The school ...

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Pamela E.

Starting a business in Madison?

Hey, Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Mateo L.

What surprised you most about Madison?

Hey folks, I'm a 22-year-old pharmacist and Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 12,277, Madison is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if yo...

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Autumn Diaz

Is Madison worth it salary-wise?

Hello, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $827 for rent here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $57,050, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $827/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly ...

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Zoe Lopez

Best companies to work for in Madison?

Hi all, Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $57,050, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather tak...

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Zoe Lopez

Honest thoughts on life in Madison

First post here. I'm originally from Los Angeles and You can expect to pay around $827 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is d...

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Autumn Diaz

Moving to Madison -what should I know?

First post here. We're a young couple and Household incomes average around $57,050 in Madison. It's a a small town city with about 12,277 people. With a population of 12,277, Madison is a small town. Median household income is $57,050, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of ...

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Pamela E.

Is Madison good for remote workers?

OK so I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Madison sits at 550.6 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Samuel Rogers

Healthcare options in Madison?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Madison sits at 550.6 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 12,277 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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