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Median household income was US$61,510 a year in July 2026. The city had 4 schools in 2026. There were 33 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Madison had a population of 4,864 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1921 sources

Population5,131people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,146EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,024EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate1.87%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,328offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 47% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.96µg/m³country median 7.0 — 15% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 70% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 78% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Madison?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Madison.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,165 per month, while the median home value was US$347,200 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 53.6%, and the vacancy rate was 6.32% in July 2026. 55.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Madison recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet15Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan16Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,165/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent55.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,112 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,024 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes95 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Madison a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 50–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student56%strong on education, weak on work · range 46–66%
Family65%strong on family, weak on cost · range 56–74%
Retirement57%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 47–67%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 138 of 5,131 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Madison is 1.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income61,510 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband74.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet8.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet9.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,146 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)18Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,781 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov17Official
Unemployment rate1.87 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Madison?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,781 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,764of €2,958 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,958
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,112
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,764
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Madison Salary needed to live in Madison

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Madison. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Madison. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents20.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents33 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,533 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Madison when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMadison highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Madison highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
Madison2,121
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,328 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Recorded violent crimes10 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.74 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Madison. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Madison.

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Climate and air quality

Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Madison is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.96 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20247Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading50.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.08 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean6Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,276 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.12 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign residents138 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population5,131 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program14Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,321 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value347,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes53.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate53.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage58.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage79.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher45.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available98.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202222,688 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20226 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,155 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home9.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans84.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Madison

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Madison alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 985 km, better on 3 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,146 Madison+125%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 1.9% Madison+102%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,328 Madison−68%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.0 µg/m³ Madison+31%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,781 Madison+7%
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Cities near Madison

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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New Freedom borough5,131 residentsNaples Manor5,132 residentsPupukea5,130 residentsShanor-Northvue5,133 residentsEureka5,129 residentsLa Joya5,129 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Madison?

The median gross salary is 3,781 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Madison?

The unemployment rate is 1.87 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Madison?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.96 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Madison?

Police recorded 2,328 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Madison?

The published population is 5,131 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Madison?

138 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Madison a good place to live?

Madison may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Madison?

Social Circle is near Madison. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Madison (Georgia), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version f7172ad53c559d22d86d4fe164569b5b]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/madison-ga/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  7. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  6. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  7. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  9. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  10. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  11. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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