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Madison, AL


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Madison, Alabama

Madison, Alabama is 9 miles W of Huntsville, Alabama (center to center) and 101 miles S of Nashville, Tennessee. It is in Madison county. The city is part of the Huntsville metro area. The population of Madison is 29,329.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $74,532. Madison is one of the richer cities in Alabama. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Madison. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city. Notably, Madison is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Madison political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $79,112. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Madison.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Madison than most places in Alabama.

Commuting

In Madison, 97% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

Madison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMadison Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMadison Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMadison College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMadison Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMadison People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Madison Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Madison Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Madison Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 11%Madison Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 16%Madison Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Madison, AL

Comparing Madison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity59
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty810

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home48
Walking and Biking to Work19
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Affordability of Rents71
People Living Alone43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals27

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime87

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