Living in Madison, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madison · Census data 2020–2024
Madison has 925 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $52,500 (29% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $51,600, the median rent is $582/month.
Madison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Madison at a glance
- Population
- 925
- Median age
- 34.9State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $51,600State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $582/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Madison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $51,600, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $582 per month, which is 14.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.
Madison median household income
The median household income in Madison is $52,500 and the income per person is $58,694. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Madison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 537
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 23.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.25
Madison demographics
- Population
- 925
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 412
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madison ›
Education in Madison
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Madison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madison
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Madison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 925 | $52,500 | $51,600 | $582 |
| Olpe | 565 | $89,479 | $163,300 | $732 |
| Hamilton | 158 | $35,625 | $19,800 | $694 |
| Gridley | 393 | $60,521 | $85,700 | $722 |
| Hartford | 428 | $55,250 | $69,500 | $700 |
| Neosho Rapids | 276 | $75,625 | $79,200 | — |
| Emporia | 24,131 | $52,704 | $132,700 | $815 |
| Burlington | 2,605 | $50,882 | $149,300 | $834 |
| Eureka | 2,223 | $48,828 | $79,200 | $703 |
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What is the median household income in Madison, KS?
The median household income in Madison is $52,500, 29% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $51,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Madison?
The median gross rent in Madison is $582 per month, about 14.9% of household income.
Is Madison, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Madison?
The median age in Madison is 34.9 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Madison?
The average commute to work in Madison is 23 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madison?
The unemployment rate in Madison is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madison?
24.6% 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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