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Madison, AL is a small city in Madison County, Alabama with an estimated population of 49,865. It is considered one of the best places to live in the United States according to the rankings provided by Bestplaces.net. People who are considering living there can take comfort in knowing that it has some of the highest ratings for amenities such as education, housing, cost of living and employment opportunities. Additionally, Madison has been rated highly for its quality of life and its overall safety. The city also offers a wide range of activities and entertainment to suit all tastes; from outdoor adventure to cultural attractions, there really is something for everyone to enjoy in Madison. With its low crime rate and access to great schools and jobs, it's no wonder people are flocking to this Alabama city.

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#52 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#94 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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#226 2005 Best Places to Live
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#356 Best Green Cities
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My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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