Living in Madisonville, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madisonville · Census data 2020–2024
Madisonville has 4,552 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $67,175 (14% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $121,300, the median rent is $1,014/month.
Madisonville at a glance
- Population
- 4,552
- Median age
- 40State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $67,175State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $121,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Madisonville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Madisonville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Madisonville the median home value is $121,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,304 a month in housing costs.
Madisonville median household income
The median household income in Madisonville is $67,175 and the income per person is $29,648. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Madisonville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,921
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.64
Madisonville demographics
- Population
- 4,552
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.6%
- Households
- 1,670
- Foreign-born
- 11.9%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madisonville ›
Education in Madisonville
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Madisonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madisonville
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Madisonville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville | 4,552 | $67,175 | $121,300 | $1,014 |
| Midway | 257 | $62,083 | $108,300 | $1,288 |
| Bedias | 478 | $36,250 | $235,900 | $1,102 |
| Normangee | 826 | $52,500 | $188,700 | $948 |
| Iola | 372 | $50,000 | $133,300 | $735 |
| Centerville | 1,053 | $52,697 | $200,500 | $987 |
| Kurten | 555 | $62,375 | $190,600 | — |
| Huntsville | 47,864 | $47,529 | $236,600 | $1,035 |
| Wixon Valley | 200 | $116,875 | $275,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Madisonville, TX?
The median household income in Madisonville is $67,175, 14% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Madisonville?
The median home value in Madisonville is $121,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Madisonville?
The median gross rent in Madisonville is $1,014 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Madisonville, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.5%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.7%.
What is the median age in Madisonville?
The median age in Madisonville is 40 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Madisonville?
The average commute to work in Madisonville is 19 minutes; 11.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madisonville?
The unemployment rate in Madisonville is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madisonville?
22.5% of adults in Madisonville 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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