Living in Madison, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madison · Census data 2020–2024
Madison has 805 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median home value is $344,400.
Madison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Madison at a glance
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 36.9State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $344,400State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 93.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Madison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: A poverty rate of 37.8%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Madison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Madison the median home value is $344,400, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Madison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 257
- Owner-occupied
- 93.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.4%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.40
Madison demographics
- Population
- 805
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 39.5%
- Households
- 235
- Foreign-born
- 64.6%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madison ›
Education in Madison
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Madison have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madison
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 63.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.5%
Madison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 805 | — | $344,400 | — |
| Esparto | 3,713 | $102,986 | $435,900 | $1,673 |
| Monument Hills | 1,551 | $218,333 | $844,600 | — |
| Winters | 7,583 | $122,951 | $633,900 | $1,568 |
| Woodland | 61,854 | $90,180 | $548,200 | $1,583 |
| University of California-Davis | 8,696 | $18,631 | — | $1,678 |
| Davis | 66,978 | $90,045 | $866,100 | $2,187 |
| Dunnigan | 537 | $29,193 | $155,800 | — |
| Allendale | 1,734 | $107,679 | $1,057,600 | — |
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What is the average home price in Madison?
The median home value in Madison is $344,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Madison, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 37.8%.
What is the median age in Madison?
The median age in Madison is 36.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Madison?
The average commute to work in Madison is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madison?
The unemployment rate in Madison is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madison?
4.3% 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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