Madison is a small town of 3,417 in Ohio, with a median household income of $88,483
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Madison stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
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: 92.6
Madison's overall cost of living index is 92.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Madison costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Madison, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$181,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$909
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,483
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Madison's violent crime rate is 58.7 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
58.7 /100k
Property Crime
557.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Madison is served primarily by Madison Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Madison, OH
National Avg
School District
Madison Local
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Madison sees average highs of 36.8°F in January
and 82.3°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Madison's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Madison roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $181,700 and median rent is $909/month.
Madison's violent crime rate is 58.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 557.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Madison are operated by Madison Local.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1. 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Madison, OH has a population of 3,417, a median household income of $88,483, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
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.
Madison averages 36.8°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 113.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Madison, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44057.
The population of Madison, Ohio is 3,417 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Madison: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $181,700, median household income $88,483, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
