Madrid, NY

Full City Profile · New York · St. Lawrence County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
753 Population 202/sq mi density
$88,500 Median Income $28,987 per capita
$136,700 Home Value $164,790 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$88,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,700 home value, $850/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Madrid, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,500
18% above
$28,987 per capita
Home Value
$136,700
52% below
Zillow: $164,790
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°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
118%
Home Value
48%
Rent
73%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Madrid a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Madrid residents earn a median household income of $88,500 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,987. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,104 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Madrid is $136,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,790. Median rent is $850/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Education

26.2% of adults in Madrid hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Madrid has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population753
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$88,500
Per Capita$28,987
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$6,588M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,202

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,700
Rent$850
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$164,790
Housing Units266
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation274 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Madrid was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Ogdensburg International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.