West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Madison is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 2,840. Residents earn $57,073 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Madison receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Madison offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Madison is $57,073, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Madison is $127,200, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,015 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Madison enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 17.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,073 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,987 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,419 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,832 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 420 |
| County GDP | $1,088M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 36 |
| Retail | 51 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,333 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $127,200 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $128,074 |
| Median List Price | $289,000 |
| Median List Price | $289,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $143 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,015 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,333 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 45.4% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% |
| Depression | 32.7% |
| Mental Distress | 23.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 17,744/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 1.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,233 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0642°N, 81.7949°W |
| County FIPS | 54005 |
Winner: Republican by 57.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 36 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |