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 275,568.
The median home value in Madison is $418,941.
The median income in Madison is $76,983.
The cost of living in Madison is 117 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Madison is $1,364.
The unemployment rate in Madison is 2.7%.
The poverty rate in Madison is 16.2%.
The average high in Madison is 56.3° and the average low is 36.6°.
Crime in Madison summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Madison. Key points include:
There were 5,982 total crimes in Madison in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 2,120.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 256.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 1,865.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Madison is 0.08% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Madison / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,982 | 2,120.9 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 722 | 256.0 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 95 | 33.7 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 545 | 193.2 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 5,260 | 1,865.0 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 447 | 158.5 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 4,500 | 1,595.5 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 313 | 111.0 | 161.3 | 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 Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Madison is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Madison is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Madison is $418,941.
The median income in Madison is $76,983.
| Living Expense | Madison | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 121 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 137 | 88 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 110 | 102 | 100 | |
The average high in Madison is 56.3° and the average low is 36.6°.
There are 69.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.5 inches of precipitation each year with 42.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Madison |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 36.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.9 |
I'm not sure how the crime is because I'm not in Madison enough to know. The schools seem to be decent which I only know because I have cousins that live there. There is lots to do in Madison so that's why I like going there from time to time. The also offer free things to do like go to the zoo which is really nice.
My favorite places to go are the disc golf courses that are around and in the Madison area. My husband and I really enjoy going disc golfing and there is multiple places to choose from which is really nice.
The current population in Madison is 275,568. The population has increased 20.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 275,568 | 2.6% |
| 2022 | 268,516 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 265,447 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 258,366 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 254,977 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 252,086 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 248,856 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 246,034 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 243,122 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 239,848 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 237,395 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 234,586 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 231,783 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 229,236 | - |
70.3% White with 193,801 White residents.
7.0% African American with 19,279 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 527 American Indian residents.
7.9% Asian with 21,889 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 56 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 1,125 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 13,164 Two Or More residents.
9.3% Hispanic with 25,727 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.3% | 79.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 7.0% | 6.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 7.9% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 7.8% | 19.0% |
Madison is 50.0% female with 137,913 female residents.
Madison is 50.0% male with 137,655 male residents.
| Gender | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
1.0% of adults in Madison completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Madison completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Madison completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Madison completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Madison completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Madison completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Madison completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Madison completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Madison completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
6.3% of households in Madison earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Madison earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.2% of households in Madison earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Madison earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.3% of households in Madison earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.5% of households in Madison earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Madison earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.6% of households in Madison earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Madison earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.0% of households in Madison earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.2% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 17.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 14.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 8.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.0% | 8.6% | 12.6% |