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Madison, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lake County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,427 Population 673/sq mi density
$95,313 Median Income $37,169 per capita
$190,900 Home Value $225,642 Zillow
$888 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
250 Violent Crime/100K 1,848 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,313 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,900 home value, $888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Madison, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,313
27% above
$37,169 per capita
Home Value
$190,900
32% below
Zillow: $225,642
Median Rent
$888/mo
24% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
34% below
1,848/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 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)

Income
127%
Home Value
68%
Rent
76%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
36%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Madison a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $95,313 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,169. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,826 business establishments, including 541 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Madison is $190,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,642. Median rent is $888/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Madison reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,848/100K.

Education

18.2% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Madison has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population3,427
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,313
Per Capita$37,169
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$15,717M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,900
Rent$888
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$225,642
Housing Units1,438
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent250/100K
Property1,848/100K

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,979/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation715 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Madison was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 541 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.