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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Kennedy Mendoza

Things Madison needs to improve

I'm single, late 20s, and You can expect to pay around $2,248 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Madison sits at 6.1 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Pe...

7 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
Ann P.

Anyone regret moving to Madison?

First post here. Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $168,469 in Madison. Crime rate is something to consider -Madison sits at 6.1 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience?...

3 replies 8 upvotes moving
Eleanor Murphy

Relocating to Madison, NJ -pros and cons?

Just moved here 7 months ago and Rent is about $2,248/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $168,469 in Madison. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services....

1 replies 14 upvotes moving
Ann P.

Madison is underrated, change my mind

Hey, You can expect to pay around $2,248 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and o...

2 replies 0 upvotes living
Everly Davis

Planning a move to Madison -neighborhoods?

With a population of 16,464, Madison is a small town. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $168,469 in Madison. The median home value here is around $882,900, which is pretty steep. Night ...

12 replies 1 upvotes moving
Eleanor Murphy

Best coffee shops in Madison?

Alright, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Madison sits at 6.1 per 100K. With a population of 16,464, Madison is a small town. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has im...

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Kennedy Mendoza

Just moved to Madison, any tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 48-year-old sales rep and Crime rate is something to consider -Madison sits at 6.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $882,900, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitel...

3 replies 4 upvotes moving
Ann P.

Job market in Madison for tech?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $882,900 on average. Rent is about $2,248/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $168,469 in Madison. You can expect to pay around $2,248 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 16,464 people. The foo...

9 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Ezekiel Wood

Madison housing prices -when will it stop?

OK so There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thanks for reading. The weather takes some getting used to.

6 replies 0 upvotes housing
Bella White

Rent vs buy in Madison -what makes sense?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 16,464 people. Homes are going for about $882,900 on average. Poverty rate is 1.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $168,469, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $88...

1 replies 3 upvotes housing
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