What are the schools like in Madison, MS?

Madison is served primarily by Madison County Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Madison?

The median household income in Madison, MS is $124,575 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, MS?

Madison has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Madison, MS affordable or expensive?

Madison's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Madison is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $312,800 and the median rent is $1,744 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Madison, MS?

Madison has a violent crime rate of 57.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 388.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Madison, MS a Good Place to Live?

Madison is a small city of 27,595 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $124,575 and a 2.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Madison stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Madison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Madison 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: 90.7

Madison's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Madison costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Madison, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$312,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,744	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,575	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Madison's violent crime rate is 57.0 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

57.0 /100k

Property Crime

388.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Madison is served primarily by Madison County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Madison, MS	National Avg
School District	Madison County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	67.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Madison sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 61.0 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Madison, MS
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	61.0"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Madison, MS	National Avg
Population	27,595	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ridgeland, MS 4 mi Gluckstadt, MS 5 mi Flowood, MS 10 mi Canton, MS 10 mi Flora, MS 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Madison

Madison, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39110

Madison vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison, MS affordable or expensive?

Madison's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Madison roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $312,800 and median rent is $1,744/month.

What is the crime rate in Madison, MS?

Madison's violent crime rate is 57.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 388.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Madison?

Public schools in Madison are operated by Madison County Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 67.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Madison, MS a good place to live?

Madison, MS has a population of 27,595, a median household income of $124,575, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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?

Madison averages 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.0 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Madison?

Madison, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39110.

What is the population of Madison?

The population of Madison, Mississippi is 27,595 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Madison?

Key numbers for living in Madison: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $312,800, median household income $124,575, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Madison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.