Life in Madison research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Madison over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Madison:
The population in Madison is 27,775.
The median home value in Madison is $408,413.
The median income in Madison is $120,918.
The cost of living in Madison is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Madison is $1,798.
The unemployment rate in Madison is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Madison is 4.4%.
The average high in Madison is 75.8° and the average low is 53.3°.
Crime in Madison summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Madison. Key points include:
There were 125 total crimes in Madison in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 445.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 57.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 388.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Madison is -78.98% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Madison / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 125 | 445.4 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 57.0 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 46.3 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 109 | 388.4 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 14.3 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 104 | 370.6 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 3.6 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Madison summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Madison. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Madison is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Madison is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Madison is $408,413.
The median income in Madison is $120,918.
| Living Expense | Madison | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 84 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 90 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 154 | 63 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 83 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 82 | 85 | 100 | |
The average high in Madison is 75.8° and the average low is 53.3°.
There are 74.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Madison |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.5 |
The current population in Madison is 27,775. The population has increased 19.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27,775 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 27,595 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 27,459 | 7.1% |
| 2020 | 25,650 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 25,592 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 25,522 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 25,350 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 25,473 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 25,167 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 24,871 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 24,578 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 24,153 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 23,774 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 23,294 | - |
78.8% White with 21,879 White residents.
12.3% African American with 3,411 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 13 American Indian residents.
5.9% Asian with 1,630 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 73 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 436 Two Or More residents.
1.1% Hispanic with 318 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Madison | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.8% | 55.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 12.3% | 36.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 3.6% | 19.0% |
Madison is 52.0% female with 14,453 female residents.
Madison is 48.0% male with 13,322 male residents.
| Gender | Madison | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Madison completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Madison completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Madison completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Madison completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Madison completed associate's degree.
38.0% of adults in Madison completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Madison completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Madison completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Madison completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Madison | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
0.9% of households in Madison earn Less than $10,000.
0.1% of households in Madison earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Madison earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Madison earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.7% of households in Madison earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.7% of households in Madison earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Madison earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.7% of households in Madison earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.9% of households in Madison earn $150,000 to $199,999.
27.4% of households in Madison earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Madison | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.9% | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.1% | 6.3% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 10.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 9.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.7% | 13.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 16.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 12.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.7% | 13.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 27.4% | 5.3% | 12.6% |