What are the schools like in Madison, NY?

Madison is served primarily by MADISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Madison?

The median household income in Madison, NY is $44,028 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Madison, NY?

Madison has an average high temperature of 27.6°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Madison, NY affordable or expensive?

Madison's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Madison is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,300 and the median rent is $1,271 per month.

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

Madison has a violent crime rate of 70.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 644.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Madison, NY a Good Place to Live?

Madison is a small town of 382 in New York, with a median household income of $44,028 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Madison stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

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: 95.2

Madison's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Madison costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Madison, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,271	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,028	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Madison's violent crime rate is 70.5 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

70.5 /100k

Property Crime

644.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Madison is served primarily by MADISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Madison, NY	National Avg
School District	MADISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Madison sees average highs of 27.6°F in January and 77.2°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 77.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Madison, NY
Average High — January	27.6°F
Average High — July	77.2°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	77.1"

Demographics

Metric	Madison, NY	National Avg
Population	382	—
Median Age	25.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oriskany Falls, NY 4 mi Hamilton, NY 5 mi Munnsville, NY 7 mi Morrisville, NY 7 mi Waterville, NY 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Madison

Madison, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

13402

Madison vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madison, NY affordable or expensive?

Madison's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Madison roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,300 and median rent is $1,271/month.

What is the crime rate in Madison, NY?

Madison's violent crime rate is 70.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 644.2 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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Madison, NY a good place to live?

Madison, NY has a population of 382, a median household income of $44,028, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 27.6°F in January and 77.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 77.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Madison?

Madison, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13402.

What is the population of Madison?

The population of Madison, New York is 382 with a median age of 25.9. 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 95 (100 = US average), median home $95,300, median household income $44,028, crime index 23 (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.