At a Glance
Median Income
$49,964
$31,423 per capita
Home Value
$144,900
Zillow: $216,589
Median Rent
$730/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
547/100K
4,465/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Madison residents earn a median household income of $49,964 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,423. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 152 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $144,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,589. Median rent is $730/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 547 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,465/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,198
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,964
Per Capita$31,423
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$3,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$874
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,900
Rent$730
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$216,589
Housing Units1,125
Rent Burden18.9%
Crime
F
Violent547/100K
Property4,465/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault456/100K
Burglary1,503/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation615 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 32%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Madison was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 152 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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