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Population:224,691
Pop. Change:8%
State: Wisconsin
Metro Area: Madison Metro Area
County: Dane County
City:Madison
Zip Code:53711, 53744, ... 35 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Madison, Wisconsin

As of 2011, Madison's population is 224,691 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.98 percent.

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The median home cost in Madison is $206,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.66 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Madison's cost of living is 9.30% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Madison public schools spend $7,346 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.9 students per teacher in Madison.

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The unemployment rate in Madison is 4.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Madison jobs have Decreased by 0.76 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Madison's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
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