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Madison, IL


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Madison, Illinois

Madison, Illinois is 7 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Madison county. The city is part of the Saint Louis metro area. The population of Madison is 4,545.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 37% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Madison.

Approximately 45% of Madison is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $29,926.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Madison.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Madison offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Illinois. Property taxes in Madison are low by Illinois standards.

Commuting

In Madison, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMadison Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Madison Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Madison Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Madison Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Madison, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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