At a Glance
Median Income
$43,095
$28,620 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
Zillow: $204,376
Median Rent
$880/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
21/100K
2,193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 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)
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 $43,095 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,620. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,376. Median rent is $880/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,193/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population2,552
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density397/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,095
Per Capita$28,620
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent$880
Ownership36.2%
Zillow$204,376
Housing Units1,228
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent21/100K
Property2,193/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary359/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation320 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Madison was built in 1977.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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