Living in Southwest Madison, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Southwest Madison · Census data 2020–2024
Southwest Madison has 1,305 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $92,727 (19% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $303,200, the median rent is $1,132/month.
Southwest Madison is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Southwest Madison at a glance
- Population
- 1,305
- Median age
- 33.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $92,727State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $303,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,132/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Southwest Madison a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Southwest Madison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Southwest Madison the median home value is $303,200, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,669 a month in housing costs.
Southwest Madison median household income
The median household income in Southwest Madison is $92,727 and the income per person is $32,601. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Southwest Madison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 477
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 17%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.30
Southwest Madison demographics
- Population
- 1,305
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 396
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Southwest Madison ›
Education in Southwest Madison
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Southwest Madison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Southwest Madison
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 56.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Southwest Madison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Madison | 1,305 | $92,727 | $303,200 | $1,132 |
| Blain | 278 | $73,750 | $170,000 | $1,078 |
| Northeast Madison | 845 | $76,042 | $255,400 | $917 |
| Jackson | 533 | $64,375 | $243,800 | $863 |
| Loysville | 587 | $47,083 | $223,600 | $421 |
| Lower Mifflin | 1,840 | $60,682 | $174,600 | $1,304 |
| Tyrone | 1,996 | $70,347 | $242,600 | $696 |
| Landisburg | 261 | $59,375 | $126,100 | $1,182 |
| Upper Frankford | 1,954 | $77,862 | $191,800 | $943 |
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What is the median household income in Southwest Madison, PA?
The median household income in Southwest Madison is $92,727, 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Southwest Madison?
The median home value in Southwest Madison is $303,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Southwest Madison?
The median gross rent in Southwest Madison is $1,132 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Southwest Madison, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Southwest Madison?
The median age in Southwest Madison is 33.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Southwest Madison?
The average commute to work in Southwest Madison is 32 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Southwest Madison?
The unemployment rate in Southwest Madison is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Southwest Madison?
13.1% of adults in Southwest 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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