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Madison

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Indiana
  • 36 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C-
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Madison is a town in Indiana with a population of 11,890. Madison is in Jefferson County. Living in Madison offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Madison and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    11,890
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $128,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $706
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      12%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%
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    Working in Madison

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,197
    National
    $55,322
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    Madison Reviews

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    Madison is very community centered and is a beautiful river town. Madison prides itself on its heavy involvement and support of the Arts. Local coffee shops, restaurants, bed & breakfasts, and stores dawn small town charm that makes you feel at home. Madison also has one of the largest historic districts in the country, with 133 blocks in the downtown area along the river. If you're looking for a small town with lots of activity and events, or just a quiet place to go on a hike or boat ride, Madison is perfect for you!
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    A wonderful kid friendly community, absolutely love the place! I would recommend it to anyone wanting a safe community for their family to grow and thrive in.
    I like the downtown shops and restaurants within my town of Madison, Indiana. We aren't big so we don't have the hustle and bustle of big cities! I enjoy the small-town life.
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