At a Glance
Median Income
$120,918
$59,346 per capita
Home Value
$334,700
Zillow: $405,873
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
1,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.7%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Madison residents earn a median household income of $120,918 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,346. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,987 business establishments, including 319 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $334,700 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,873. Median rent is $1,798/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,040/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.7% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population27,775
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,918
Per Capita$59,346
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$9,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$334,700
Rent$1,798
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$405,873
Housing Units9,815
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property1,040/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary66/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation308 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+29.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Madison was founded in 1988.
The median home in Madison was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
There are 319 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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