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Living in Madison

Madison had 12,223 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. In Madison, median household income was US$61,183 a year in July 2026. The city had 7 schools in 2026. There were 63 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

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$820 per month, while the median home value was US$203,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62.1%, and the vacancy rate was 13.8% in July 2026. 33.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Madison yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$820/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct13.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent720.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 174 people of 12,304 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 5.2%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Madison 5.2%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd61,183 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct80.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct90.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct7.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct4.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,734 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)16Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate5.16 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

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

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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
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct89.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct19.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents63 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,427 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

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.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute19.44 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportMDN3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

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, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Madison average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Madison average monthly precipitation, mm040801201608880114141136126122107909292107JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Madison annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5µg/m³

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, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Madison 6.0262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.96 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20248Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.67 · Feb 8.06 · Mar 13.67 · Apr 20.11 · May 24.78 · Jun 29 · Jul 31.11 · Aug 30.56 · Sep 27.44 · Oct 21 · Nov 13.89 · Dec 8.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.56 · Feb -4 · Mar 0.5 · Apr 6.11 · May 12.11 · Jun 16.89 · Jul 18.94 · Aug 18.33 · Sep 14.39 · Oct 7.83 · Nov 1.83 · Dec -1.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average temperature by monthJan 0.556 · Feb 2.06 · Mar 7.11 · Apr 13.11 · May 18.44 · Jun 22.94 · Jul 25 · Aug 24.44 · Sep 20.89 · Oct 14.39 · Nov 7.83 · Dec 3.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 88.14 · Feb 80.01 · Mar 113.5 · Apr 140.7 · May 136.4 · Jun 126.2 · Jul 122.2 · Aug 107.4 · Sep 89.66 · Oct 92.2 · Nov 91.69 · Dec 106.7 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00125237 (MADISON SEWAGE PLT)13Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3100.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.94 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm859.5 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul23.73 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan4.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Dent12,301 residentsForrest City12,308 residentsEmmaus12,314 residentsGreensburg12,315 residentsJefferson Hills borough12,317 residentsJefferson Hills12,291 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Madison residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.6%Foreign residents 1.4%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.1 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents174 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density549.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population12,304 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

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 worker45%strong on work, weak on safety · range 31–59%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–73%
Student47%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 33–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 40–70%
Retirement51%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 38–64%
Foreign residents174 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population12,304 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.13 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent720.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary2,734 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate5.16 %31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd203,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes62.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour57.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad1.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct71.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct7.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct23.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct96.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus5,558 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct7.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct84.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Madison?

The unemployment rate is 5.16 %. 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 many people live in Madison?

The published population is 12,304 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Madison?

174 people 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Madison (18), United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/madison-in/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  7. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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