Madeira is a small town of 9,426 in Ohio, with a median household income of $159,321
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Madeira stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Madeira is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Madeira 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: 94.1
Madeira's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Madeira costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Madeira, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$432,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$2,052
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$159,321
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Madeira's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents
— 9% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
413.5 /100k
Property Crime
2160.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Madeira is served primarily by Madeira City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Madeira, OH
National Avg
School District
Madeira City
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
71.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Madeira sees average highs of 39.3°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Madeira's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Madeira roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $432,900 and median rent is $2,052/month.
Madeira's violent crime rate is 413.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2160.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Madeira are operated by Madeira City.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 71.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Madeira, OH has a population of 9,426, a median household income of $159,321, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
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.
Madeira averages 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 14.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Madeira, Ohio is 9,426 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Madeira: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $432,900, median household income $159,321, crime index 106 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Madeira side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
