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Madison, Florida

Madison, Florida is 51 miles E of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 105 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. It is in Madison county. The population of the city is 3,061.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 36% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Madison. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Madison has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $22,988.

Political Inclinations

Among Madison political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Madison are lower than most places in Florida. Property taxes in the city are low by Florida standards.

Commuting

In Madison, 91% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Madison makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyMadison Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyMadison Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Madison Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Madison Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Madison, FL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity106
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population22
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11
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