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Introduction to Madison, New Jersey
Madison, New Jersey is 6 miles S of Parsippany, New Jersey and 12 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Morris county. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Madison is 16,530.
Madison History
The earliest settlers of European origin arrived in the region now known as Madison in the early parts of the 18th century. In 1834, the town was named Madison in honor of President James Madison. After the Civil War, growth and development of this town rapidly increased with the construction of the railroad. Industries grew in the area, and working class people built a residential community here. The population was diverse both in terms of ethnicity and socio-economic status. Though original settlers were British, the French arrived after the American Revolution followed by African Americans, Irish, Germans and Italians.
Madison and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Madison
The town of Madison has a number of historical buildings like the Faulkner House, the Holloway Hall, the Madison House, the Wendel Hall, and the President's Hall, among others. The Shakespeare Garden is another popular tourist destination. Here one can spend a quiet day in the midst of nature. The Turtle Back Zoo and the Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary are ideal places to take children also.
Madison Transportation
Newark Liberty International Airport is close by.
Madison Higher Education
Residents can pursue higher education at Drew University. Also close by are the Seton Hall University, Union County College, Kean University, and the County College of Morris.
Madison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Madison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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