Living in Madison Center, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madison Center · Census data 2020–2024
Madison Center has 1,981 residents with a median age of 60.4. The median household income is $178,194 (86% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $841,800, the median rent is $1,914/month.
Madison Center at a glance
- Population
- 1,981
- Median age
- 60.4State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $178,194State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $841,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,914/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Madison Center a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 129% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Madison Center
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Madison Center the median home value is $841,800, 153% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,914 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,481 a month in housing costs.
Madison Center median household income
The median household income in Madison Center is $178,194 and the income per person is $110,957. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Madison Center: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,195
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 21.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.03
Madison Center demographics
- Population
- 1,981
- Median age
- 60.4
- Under 18
- 12.4%
- 65 and older
- 35.5%
- Households
- 935
- Foreign-born
- 4.9%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madison Center ›
Education in Madison Center
73.3% of adults 25 and older in Madison Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 41.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madison Center
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Drive alone
- 58.4%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Madison Center vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Center | 1,981 | $178,194 | $841,800 | $1,914 |
| Guilford Center | 2,263 | $82,273 | $582,400 | $1,598 |
| Clinton | 13,377 | $124,824 | $380,000 | $1,395 |
| Madison | 17,616 | $167,442 | $583,900 | $2,025 |
| Killingworth | 6,240 | $140,655 | $446,200 | — |
| Westbrook | 6,856 | $91,202 | $434,300 | $1,425 |
| Guilford | 22,108 | $137,816 | $515,800 | $1,717 |
| Westbrook Center | 2,501 | $74,618 | $434,500 | $1,397 |
| Deep River | 4,458 | $90,253 | $362,200 | $1,221 |
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What is the median household income in Madison Center, CT?
The median household income in Madison Center is $178,194, 86% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Madison Center?
The median home value in Madison Center is $841,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Madison Center?
The median gross rent in Madison Center is $1,914 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Madison Center, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 129% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Madison Center?
The median age in Madison Center is 60.4 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Madison Center?
The average commute to work in Madison Center is 25 minutes; 27.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madison Center?
The unemployment rate in Madison Center is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madison Center?
73.3% of adults in Madison Center 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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