What are the schools like in Madison Center, CT?

Madison Center is served primarily by Madison School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Madison Center?

The median household income in Madison Center, CT is $130,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

What is the weather like in Madison Center, CT?

Madison Center has an average high temperature of 38.1°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.8 inches.

Madison Center, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Madison Center, CT affordable or expensive?

Madison Center's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Madison Center is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $641,700 and the median rent is $1,676 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Madison Center, CT?

Madison Center has a violent crime rate of 165.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1600.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Madison Center, CT a Good Place to Live?

Madison Center is a small town of 1,536 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $130,625 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Madison Center stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Madison Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Madison Center city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.9

Madison Center's overall cost of living index is 104.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Madison Center costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Madison Center, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$641,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,676	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$130,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Madison Center's violent crime rate is 165.2 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

165.2 /100k

Property Crime

1600.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Madison Center is served primarily by Madison School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Madison Center, CT	National Avg
School District	Madison School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Madison Center sees average highs of 38.1°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 52.0 inches of annual precipitation and 26.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Madison Center, CT
Average High — January	38.1°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	52.0"
Annual Snowfall	26.8"

Demographics

Metric	Madison Center, CT	National Avg
Population	1,536	—
Median Age	61.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.3%	22.2%
65 and over	38.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Madison Center

Madison Center, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

06443

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison Center, CT affordable or expensive?

Madison Center's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Madison Center roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $641,700 and median rent is $1,676/month.

What is the crime rate in Madison Center, CT?

Madison Center's violent crime rate is 165.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1600.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Madison Center?

Public schools in Madison Center are operated by Madison School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 63.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Madison Center, CT a good place to live?

Madison Center, CT has a population of 1,536, a median household income of $130,625, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Madison Center?

Madison Center averages 38.1°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.0 inches with about 26.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Madison Center?

Madison Center, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06443.

What is the population of Madison Center?

The population of Madison Center, Connecticut is 1,536 with a median age of 61.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Madison Center?

Key numbers for living in Madison Center: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $641,700, median household income $130,625, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Madison Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.