Madison Heights is a small city of 10,694 in Virginia, with a median household income of $59,570
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Madison Heights stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Madison Heights is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Madison Heights 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: 90.3
Madison Heights's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Madison Heights costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Madison Heights, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$168,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$761
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,570
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Madison Heights's violent crime rate is 218.3 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
218.3 /100k
Property Crime
1167.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Madison Heights is served primarily by Central Virginia Training Center.
Metric
Madison Heights, VA
National Avg
School District
Central Virginia Training Center
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Madison Heights sees average highs of 46.4°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Madison Heights's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Madison Heights roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $168,200 and median rent is $761/month.
Madison Heights's violent crime rate is 218.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1167.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Madison Heights are operated by Central Virginia Training Center.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Madison Heights, VA has a population of 10,694, a median household income of $59,570, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
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 Heights averages 46.4°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches
with about 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Madison Heights, VA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 24572.
The population of Madison Heights, Virginia is 10,694 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Madison Heights: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $168,200, median household income $59,570, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Madison Heights side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
