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Madison, Ohio

Madison, Ohio is 16 miles NE of Mentor, Ohio (center to center) and 38 miles NE of Cleveland, Ohio. It is in Lake county. The population of the village is 2,921.

The People and Families of Madison

In Madison, about 63% of adults are married. Madison, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madison had a median family income of $56,761. There aren't a lot of poor people in Madison. The people of the village can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the village. Notably, Madison is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Madison political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Madison Housing

Of the housing in Madison, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Madison than most places in Ohio.

Commuting

In Madison, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Madison Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Madison Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Madison People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Madison Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Madison Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Madison College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Madison, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women98
Male Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity44
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home35
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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