Madison, Wisconsin
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City Overview
As of 2009, Madison's population is 228,775 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.37 percent.
The median home cost in Madison is $205,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -4.80 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Madison's cost of living is 6.54% Lower than the U.S. average.
Madison public schools spend $8,229 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 13 students per teacher in Madison.
The unemployment rate in Madison is 5.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Madison jobs have Decreased by 1.60 percent.
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Quality of life in Madison, yeah right: Welcome to the most over-rated city in the USA, Madison WI. I was raised in the Cleveland OH area, have lived in Philly PA, Reno NV, San Antonio TX, Austin TX, and now... (read more)nice but too cold and liberal: Its socially diverse (due to University of Wisconsin), has decent jobs for being in the Midwest, near plenty of lakes and outdoor amenities, a reasonable cost of living,... (read more)Madison's great - except the cold: All aspects of Madison are compelling - the cost of living, prestigious university, safety, active night life, beautiful lakes, diversity, arts and culture, restaurants,... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
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People
The 2009 Madison, WI, population is 228,775. There are 3,249 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Madison, WI
The median age is 32.9. The US median is 37.6. 43.51% of people in Madison, WI, are married. 8.97% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.19 people. 15.62% of people are married, with children. 6.27% have children, but are single.
Race in Madison, WI
80.72% of people are white, 5.97% are black, 7.64% are asian, 0.40% are native american, and 4.71% claim 'Other'.
4.64% of the people in Madison, WI, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 95.36% are non-hispanic).
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great recreation: Madison offers an abundance of recreational opportunities - three large lakes within the city limits provide easy access for kayak, power boats, fishing, ice fishing... (read more)good city: Madison is a clean & culture fun city to... (read more)Madison, WI: Madison is one of those hidden gems that serve as both a great college town and wonderful place to raise a family. With a budding music and theater scene, and fun shops... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
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Health
There are 481 physicians per 100,000 population in Madison, WI. The US average is 170.
Madison, WI Health Index
Air quality in Madison, WI is 25 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Madison, WI is 48 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 20 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Medical Care: Excellent medical facilities with world class teaching... (read more)migraine sufferer: I was not surprised to see your recent survey of migraine hot spots list Madison WI as the #2 worst city. Since moving here four years ago, my migraines have increased... (read more)Quality of life in Madison, yeah right: Welcome to the most over-rated city in the USA, Madison WI. I was raised in the Cleveland OH area, have lived in Philly PA, Reno NV, San Antonio TX, Austin TX, and now... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Madison, WI, is 5.00%, with job growth of -1.60%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.90%.
Madison, WI Taxes
Madison, WI,sales tax rate is 5.50%. Income tax is 6.93%.
Madison, WI Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $26,789, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $48,751.
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Nice town but too few good jobs: My wife and I moved here a year ago because she is a resident at St. Mary's Hospital. Since, with a masters in biology and undergrads in bio and chemistry I have been... (read more)Pretty city but clueless: My wife and I moved here a year ago because she is a resident at St. Mary's Hospital. Since, with a masters in biology and undergrads in bio and chemistry I have been... (read more)Winter Year round? : Madison is a beautiful city, but the winters (and spring and fall) can be harsh. You should like cooler temperatures if you are looking at the Madison area. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
| Unemployment Rate | 5.00% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -1.60% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 31.90% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 6.93% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $26,789 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $48,751 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 13.79% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 10.55% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 11.32% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.19% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 20.41% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 11.81% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 10.15% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 3.65% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.84% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.29% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 13.81% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 33.40% | 20.24% |
| Service | 13.92% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.71% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.19% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 4.43% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 8.54% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Madison, WI, is $205,500. Home appreciation is -4.80% over the last year. The median age of Madison, WI, real estate is 36 years.
Madison, WI Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 50.50% of the Madison, WI, population. 3.65% of houses and apartments in Madison, WI, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Housing in Madison : We are seeing a surplus of active listings with very little movement. It is a buyers market. New construction along the perimeter is very slow with builders lowering... (read more)Housing Costs: An average, nice-condition 3-bedroom house in Madison with a basement and one-car garage will probably run just shy of $200k. You will probably have about $3,700 in... (read more)re: Cost of Living- Too High - 12/30/2007: Got to agree on the cost of housing relative to salaries -- I still don't "get" who in the heck affords the $300k+ 1200 square foot houses on... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
| Median Home Age | 36 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $205,500 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -4.80% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 46.27% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.65% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 50.50% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $21.43 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.97% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.79% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.53% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.97% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.26% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.51% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 34.47% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 24.40% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 6.89% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.18% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.53% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.15% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 9.65% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 6.14% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 7.04% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 11.04% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 16.23% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 15.22% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 12.39% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.85% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 15.44% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Madison, WI, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Madison, WI, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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great recreation: Madison offers an abundance of recreational opportunities - three large lakes within the city limits provide easy access for kayak, power boats, fishing, ice fishing... (read more)good city: Madison is a clean & culture fun city to... (read more)Madison, WI: Madison is one of those hidden gems that serve as both a great college town and wonderful place to raise a family. With a budding music and theater scene, and fun shops... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
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Climate
Madison, WI, gets 31 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 38 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 114.
On average, there are 187 sunny days per year in Madison, WI. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 11. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 47 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Winter Year round? : Madison is a beautiful city, but the winters (and spring and fall) can be harsh. You should like cooler temperatures if you are looking at the Madison area. ... (read more)Cold long winters; all other seasons very nice and: Madison has great spring, summer, and fall, but the winters are long and very cold. ... (read more)climate: Humid summers and long, cold winters. Must like a change of seasons to live... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
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Education
Madison, WI, schools spend $8,229 per student. There are 13 pupils per teacher, 393 students per librarian, and 493 children per counselor in Madison, WI schools.
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Great School for Children With Learning Difference: Walbridge School, in Madison, specializes in teaching children in grades 1-8 with learning difficulties. Curriculum is tailored to each childs specific needs. ADD,... (read more)Jobs and Ed: We have lived in Madison for 6 years now. Professional level work is very hard to come by and does not pay very well. Originally from the East Coast. Also the schools... (read more)Quality of life in Madison, yeah right: Welcome to the most over-rated city in the USA, Madison WI. I was raised in the Cleveland OH area, have lived in Philly PA, Reno NV, San Antonio TX, Austin TX, and now... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Madison, WI, takes 20 minutes. 66% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 7% take mass transit and 3% work from home.
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Winter Year round? : Madison is a beautiful city, but the winters (and spring and fall) can be harsh. You should like cooler temperatures if you are looking at the Madison area. ... (read more)Cold long winters; all other seasons very nice and: Madison has great spring, summer, and fall, but the winters are long and very cold. ... (read more)climate: Humid summers and long, cold winters. Must like a change of seasons to live... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Madison, WI is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Madison, WI is more expensive.
Overall, Madison, WI cost of living is 93.46.
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re: Cost of Living- Too High - 12/30/2007: Got to agree on the cost of housing relative to salaries -- I still don't "get" who in the heck affords the $300k+ 1200 square foot houses on... (read more)re: Cost of Living- Too High - 12/30/2007: Really you think that it's not safe? Madison is far from dangerous. The cost of living is comparable to most college towns of Madison's size or... (read more)Cost of Living- Too High: Madison is a nice place... but housing is very expensive, wages are low, and the cost of living is high. Not to mention, the crime in Madison is growing and it is not... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
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Religion
52.50% of the people in Madison, WI are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 27.96% are Catholic; 18.28% are Protestant; 0.30% are LDS; 4.57% are another Christian faith; 1.06% in Madison, WI are Jewish; 0.06% are an eastern faith; 0.29% affilitates with Islam.
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Quality of life in Madison, yeah right: Welcome to the most over-rated city in the USA, Madison WI. I was raised in the Cleveland OH area, have lived in Philly PA, Reno NV, San Antonio TX, Austin TX, and now... (read more)nice but too cold and liberal: Its socially diverse (due to University of Wisconsin), has decent jobs for being in the Midwest, near plenty of lakes and outdoor amenities, a reasonable cost of living,... (read more)Madison's great - except the cold: All aspects of Madison are compelling - the cost of living, prestigious university, safety, active night life, beautiful lakes, diversity, arts and culture, restaurants,... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
| Percent Religious | 52.50% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 27.96% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 18.28% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.30% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 0.73% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.43% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.37% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 13.65% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 2.08% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.02% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.57% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 1.06% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.29% | 0.54% |
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66.02% of the people in Madison, WI are registered as Democrats. 32.95% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.03%.
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drunk driving is a recreational sport: Lived here for 5 years. People very liberal politically & socially, aggressive & intolerant of outsiders and those who don't conform to 'progressive' ideals. Some nice... (read more)great recreation: Madison offers an abundance of recreational opportunities - three large lakes within the city limits provide easy access for kayak, power boats, fishing, ice fishing... (read more)good city: Madison is a clean & culture fun city to... (read more)Have an opinion about Madison? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Madison Click Here
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