At a Glance
Median Income
$76,983
$48,557 per capita
Home Value
$346,900
Zillow: $426,336
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
1,884/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
10.8% 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+
3.6 / 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 $76,983 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,557. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madison is $346,900 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,336. Median rent is $1,364/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Madison reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,884/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
59.2% of adults in Madison hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madison has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population275,568
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density3,295/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,983
Per Capita$48,557
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A
Home Value$346,900
Rent$1,364
Ownership46.6%
Zillow$426,336
Housing Units125,713
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent260/100K
Property1,884/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault196/100K
Burglary160/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation925 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations126
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Madison was founded in 1836.
The median home in Madison was built in 1978.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.