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Madison

#1 in Best Places to Live in Mississippi
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Jackson, MS
  • 83 reviews
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Madison is a suburb of Jackson with a population of 25,522. Madison is in Madison County and is one of the best places to live in Mississippi. Living in Madison offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Madison and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Madison are highly rated.
    About Madison...
    Population
    25,522
    Suburb of
    Jackson
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $255,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,557
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      7%
    • Own
      93%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      61.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      27.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      894.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      11.6
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      28%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%
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    Working in Madison

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $106,849
    National
    $55,322
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    Madison Reviews

    83 reviews
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    Clean, neat, safe. I love this town! This area is still growing and adding new, quality shops. Despite all the bad press MS gets for education, the school systems in the Madison area are considered some of the best public schools in the nation. I love living here and raising my children here.
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    Very safe and looks upscale because of the brick building codes. Obviously amazing compared to Jackson 15 min down the road. As a city in Mississippi, it’s great. As a city in the US it’s terribly boring, isolating, and not impressive even as a small town. There is nothing to do aside from going to see movies and eating, which fulfills the typical Mississippi stereotype of obesity. There isn’t even a bowling alley. Not super family friendly in the activity area, and there isn’t even a lot of significant nature in the area either. The best schools here are subpar. One good thing is that it’s pretty cheap compared to other states to live here, but residents will say it’s expensive.
    Madison, MS is a great place to live! People here have immense pride in the city and do their part to keep everything clean and attractive. Building codes are stringent, schools are highly rated and safe. We are a diverse culture with many different faiths who live and work together in peace. We are a healthy community with good available food, exercise and recreational opportunities, good doctors and medical facilities. Our community is affordable with a growing real estate market and job opportunities.
     We need a new post office in a more accessible location.
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