At a Glance
Median Income
$87,292
$37,894 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
Zillow: $162,791
Median Rent
$675/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,127/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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)
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 $87,292 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,894. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,791. Median rent is $675/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,127/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population385
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density875/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,292
Per Capita$37,894
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$675
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$162,791
Housing Units175
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,127/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,200 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Madison was founded in 1876.
The median home in Madison was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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