Living in Madison, WI
Madison, Wisconsin Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
254,977
Unemployment
3.1%
Poverty
16.9%
Median Home
$246,300
Median Income
$65,332
Median Rent
$1,118
Madison SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
5
Amenities
9.5
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Madison, WI Crime Report
7,404
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,833.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
14.42%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Madison / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 7,404 | 2,833.9 | 1,764.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 940 | 359.8 | 293.2 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 217 | 83.1 | 51.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 612 | 234.2 | 200.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 6,464 | 2,474.1 | 1,471.4 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 1,046 | 400.4 | 217.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 4,873 | 1,865.1 | 1,127.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 545 | 208.6 | 126.8 | 219.9 |
Madison, WI Cost Of Living
108
Madison's Overall Cost Of Living
Madison's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Madison | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 96 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 113 | 100 | |
| Housing | 113 | 88 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
Madison, WI Photos
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Population over time in Madison
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Madison
| Race | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.6% | 81.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 6.9% | 6.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 8.9% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 6.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Madison
| Gender | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Madison for adults over 25
| Education | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Madison, Wisconsin
| Income | Madison | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.1% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 18.8% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 14.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.4% | 15.8% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 5.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 4.9% | 7.7% |
