At a Glance
Median Income
$56,932
$22,404 per capita
Home Value
$116,000
Zillow: $210,595
Median Rent
$818/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
222/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
67.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
14.4% smoking rate
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
3.2 / 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 $56,932 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,404. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $116,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,595. Median rent is $818/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 222/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
67.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,074
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,758/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born31.4%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,932
Per Capita$22,404
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$3,228M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,063
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$818
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$210,595
Housing Units725
Rent Burden20.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property222/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation1,582 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+67.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute13 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Madison was founded in 1885.
The median home in Madison was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
31.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.