Living in Madison, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madison · Census data 2020–2024
Madison has 60,106 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $134,655 (110% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $398,800, the median rent is $1,453/month.
Madison at a glance
- Population
- 60,106
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $134,655State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $398,800State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $1,453/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Madison a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 110% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 90% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Madison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Madison the median home value is $398,800, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,453 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,055 a month in housing costs.
Madison median household income
The median household income in Madison is $134,655 and the income per person is $56,185. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Madison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,278
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.66
Madison demographics
- Population
- 60,106
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 22,496
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madison ›
Education in Madison
64.5% of adults 25 and older in Madison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 29.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madison
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Madison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 60,106 | $134,655 | $398,800 | $1,453 |
| Huntsville | 222,791 | $74,714 | $293,600 | $1,171 |
| Redstone Arsenal | 858 | $140,114 | — | $1,641 |
| Triana | 3,964 | $110,100 | $278,200 | $1,729 |
| Harvest | 5,955 | $101,910 | $281,300 | $1,236 |
| Athens | 29,002 | $69,922 | $270,000 | $899 |
| Priceville | 3,726 | $117,127 | $266,400 | $682 |
| Meridianville | 11,150 | $97,434 | $291,900 | $1,348 |
| Decatur | 57,361 | $61,563 | $210,200 | $896 |
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What is the median household income in Madison, AL?
The median household income in Madison is $134,655, 110% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Madison?
The median home value in Madison is $398,800, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Madison?
The median gross rent in Madison is $1,453 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Madison, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 110% higher than the Alabama median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 90% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Madison?
The median age in Madison is 37.3 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Madison?
The average commute to work in Madison is 20 minutes; 19.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madison?
The unemployment rate in Madison is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madison?
64.5% of adults in Madison have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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