Madison, WI
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Madison, Wisconsin Summary
Life in Madison research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Madison over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Madison:
The population in Madison is 265,447.
The median home value in Madison is $277,800.
The median income in Madison is $70,466.
The cost of living in Madison is 109 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Madison is $1,212.
The unemployment rate in Madison is 2.7%.
The poverty rate in Madison is 16.6%.
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Madison, WI Crime Report
Crime in Madison summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Madison. Key points include:
There were 7,269 total crimes in Madison in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 2,696.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 300.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Madison is 2,396.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Madison is 16.03% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Madison Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Madison / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,269 | 2,696.8 | 1,809.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 810 | 300.5 | 323.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 6 | 2.2 | 5.3 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 113 | 41.9 | 52.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 606 | 224.8 | 230.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 6,459 | 2,396.3 | 1,485.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 921 | 341.7 | 218.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 4,866 | 1,805.3 | 1,106.1 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 672 | 249.3 | 161.0 | 282.7 |
Madison, WI Cost Of Living
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 109 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 $277,800.
The median income in Madison is $70,466.
Madison's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Madison Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Madison | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 110 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 114 | 100 | |
| Housing | 114 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 103 | 100 | |
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1 Reviews & Comments About Madison
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-23 13:15:00.153302
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.
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Madison Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Madison
The current population in Madison is 265,447. The population has increased 15.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 265,447 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 252,086 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 248,856 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 246,034 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 243,122 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 239,848 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 237,395 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 234,586 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 231,783 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 229,236 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Madison
Madison is:
72.0% White with 191,034 White residents.
6.7% African American with 17,735 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 669 American Indian residents.
8.9% Asian with 23,577 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 84 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 1,009 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 10,528 Two Or More residents.
7.8% Hispanic with 20,811 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.0% | 80.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 6.7% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 8.9% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 7.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Madison
Madison is 50.0% female with 132,704 female residents.
Madison is 50.0% male with 132,742 male residents.
| Gender | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Madison for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Madison completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Madison completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Madison completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Madison completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Madison completed associate's degree.
33.0% 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 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Madison, Wisconsin
6.2% of households in Madison earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Madison earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.8% of households in Madison earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.5% of households in Madison earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Madison earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Madison earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.1% of households in Madison earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Madison earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.0% of households in Madison earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.0% of households in Madison earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 12.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.1% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
