Madrid, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Houston County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
253 Population 145/sq mi density
$38,750 Median Income $26,511 per capita
$129,500 Home Value $157,485 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $825/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Madrid, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,750
48% below
$26,511 per capita
Home Value
$129,500
54% below
Zillow: $157,485
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Madrid Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Madrid's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
46%
Rent
71%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Madrid a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Madrid residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,511. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,720 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Madrid is $129,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,485. Median rent is $825/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.

Education

11.4% of adults in Madrid hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Madrid has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population253
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$26,511
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$8,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,029

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,500
Rent$825
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$157,485
Housing Units134
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,251/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation181 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Madrid was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.