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Madison, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Madison is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 385. Residents earn $87,292 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
385 Population 875/sq mi density
$87,292 Median Income $37,894 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$675 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,292 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,292
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

How Madison Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population385
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$87,292
Per Capita$37,894
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units175
Rent Burden31.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,200 ft (366 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.7%
Libraries22

Is Madison a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Madison receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Madison stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Madison is $87,292, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Madison is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Madison experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Madison has a population of 385 with a density of 875 people per square mile. The median age is 42.8 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

385
Total Population
875
People / sq mi
42.8yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Madison vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Madison vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Madison is $87,292, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Madison vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,292
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,894
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
IRS Avg AGI$80,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,132
County GDP$19,388M

Business (County)

Restaurants780
Healthcare1,116
Retail1,146
Manufacturing486

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.3 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Madison is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$250,000
11% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Housing Units175
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,108
75% above US avg
Effective Rate2.44%
Madison has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.4 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,200 ft (366 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density875/sq mi
Coordinates40.2456°N, 79.6749°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42129
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.4-point margin. 95.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.9%
D 35.4%

Winner: Republican by 28.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+97.9%
Graduate Degree+9.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density875/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.7%
Public Libraries22
Healthcare Facilities1,116
Restaurants780
Retail Stores1,146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)32

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.3 min
Drive Alone90.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.6%

Nearby Cities

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