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Madison
  • City in Wisconsin
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Madison

#3 in Best Places to Live in Madison Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A+
    Madison is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 265,447. Madison is in Dane County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in Madison offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Madison there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Madison and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Madison are highly rated.
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    Population
    265,447
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $277,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,212
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      212.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      39.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      53
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      365.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,886.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      246.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Madison

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,466
    National
    $69,021
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