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Madison, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Dorchester County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
145 Population 45/sq mi density
$108,676 Median Income $59,017 per capita
$768,400 Home Value $266,800 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
995 Violent Crime/100K 6,125 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,676 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$768,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
995 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Madison, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,676
45% above
$59,017 per capita
Home Value
$768,400
173% above
Zillow: $266,800
Violent Crime
995/100K
162% above
6,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
25% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
145%
Home Value
273%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
262%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Madison a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Madison residents earn a median household income of $108,676 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,017. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 798 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Madison is $768,400 , 173% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,800. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Madison reports 995 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,125/100K.

Education

25.2% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Madison has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population145
Median Age66.9 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,676
Per Capita$59,017
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$1,801M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

C+
Home Value$768,400
Rent
Ownership98.4%
Zillow$266,800
Housing Units109
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent995/100K
Property6,125/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Madison was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.