Madison, WI

Living in Madison

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 89
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 98
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Colleges 64
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Schools 21
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Residents

255k Population +26k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age
58% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
46% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years43%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black7%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate14%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree26%

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone19%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
74% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van71%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$246k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$998 Median Monthly Rent +$230 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Madison

United States45
Wisconsin35
Madison Metro Area27
Dane County31

Property Crime in Madison

United States48
Wisconsin37
Madison Metro Area39
Dane County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (71%)(24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump18%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 1 11
Feb 22 1 9
Mar 34 2 6
Apr 47 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 49 3 0
Nov 36 2 2
Dec 23 2 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Madison

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Madison, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Madison, WI

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St James School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Madison, WI

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Edgewood College
2 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Madison, WI

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Meriter Hospital
2 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Madison, WI

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