What BestPlaces Users Say about Madison
Located in central Mississippi, Madison is a small city with a population of just over 25,000. It is known for its charming downtown area, top-rated schools, and low crime rates. However, like any place, it has its pros and cons. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Madison, let's take a look at what residents have to say about it.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, many people enjoy living in Madison for its friendly community, strong sense of safety, and family-friendly atmosphere. One user, Amanda, writes, "Madison is a great place to raise a family. The people are welcoming and the schools are excellent." Another resident, Steve, highlights the low crime rate, saying, "I feel safe walking my dog at night. It's a peaceful and secure place to live." Additionally, several reviewers mention the city's well-maintained parks and recreational amenities, with John stating, "I love the variety of parks and green spaces in Madison. There's always something to do outdoors."
However, as with any place, there are also some drawbacks to living in Madison. Some reviewers mention the high cost of living, with Tim stating, "Housing and groceries can be expensive compared to other areas in Mississippi." Another resident, Sarah, also expresses frustration with the city's lack of diversity, saying, "Madison is a homogenous community, which can be isolating for people of color or those from different backgrounds." Some reviewers also mention the lack of entertainment options, with Mark commenting, "There isn't much to do here, especially for young adults. I often find myself driving to neighboring cities for entertainment." Despite these challenges, it is clear that many people enjoy living in Madison for its strong sense of community, safety, and family-friendly environment.
based on 19 ReviewsGet to know Madison with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Madison
Awful If you can Avoid this Place Please Do For yo - 9/13/2012
I have no idea where this information comes from or how it could possibly be one of the best places to live. The cost of living here is more than anywhere I have found in the state. We have a Kroger right up the street, and you can go just not even five miles down the road to another Kroger and the prices are cheaper. I pay over 5000.00 a year in taxes on a not quite 3000 SQ foot house. The HOA in every neighborhood I have heard about think they are god. i know first hand mine does. They also increase your homeowners dues every time they can. The schools are the worst I have seen yet. They want you to think they are good. They do not help the children that are not naturally smart. The ones they have to really try and help they either can't or choose not to and find a way to get them to drop out or send them to alternative school. My smart child when I was taking her out they told me exactly, "We can't let her go her grades are too good." From the first state test they take
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Review of Madison, MS - 11/2/2010
I moved to madison a little over a year ago. Nice enough place. Too many people crammed into too small an area. Idiot drivers everywhere who will cut you off, run you over, and dont like turn signals. I only drive a few miles to work everyday and usually have at least one person in my lane or pulling out in front of me etc. Roads are absolutely horrendous. The worst potholes and surfaces with humps and bumps that can make your car go airborne even when doing the speedlimit. The town makes everything built be covered in bricks and no billboards or signs. Hard to find things at first. I like that they keep the property values up and keep undesireable things like trailer parks and strip clubs out. Need to fix the roads to match the buildings. The person that said there is about 19 students to each teacher is crazy. Some locals are pretty snobby and think they are better than you because of it. Mayor is the dictator of all that is Madison ( Mary Hawkins Butler I believe is her name) I am
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Very difficult to integrate - 4/11/2010
If you are not originally from Mississippi, you will have a difficult time integrating socially. You are asked who "your people" (i.e. family) are and if they aren't known or you aren't from here, they won't accept you. It is like the "old south" in the civil war era. There is the "good ole boys" club (mostly all preppy hunters and fisherman) who all look and act the same, and the women are expected to be a stepford wife and social conformist, playing the perfect hostess to all her shallow and superficial friends who also look, dress, and act the same. It is a world of the "have" and "have not" and the "haves" are snobby elite's. If you can manage to find people who have moved here from other places, you may end up with friends and grow to accept your lot in life here and do okay, but it takes a while if you aren't willing to become a Mississippi chameleon. Sorry, but there's not a lot of good to say about living here. I can't wait to
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Disgusting.... - 10/8/2009
Madison ms is one of the worst places i've lived in yet. first days of school were horrible, people were so mean! the mayor is a psyco freak, who demand all buildings are brick. you also have to request to put anything colorful, in your front yard and remember no colored curtains in the front windows. if you like to be under a dictatorship madison is the place to live
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best place in mississippi to raise family - 7/29/2009
Madison is the best place in Mississippi to raise a family. The cost of living is low, public schools are the BEST in the state, people are very friendly. Housing is very affordable compared to other cities like Madison in the
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Madison Easy Choice for Next Home - 6/9/2009
Many subtle lifestyle differences help create a very desireable and extremely liveable community that has become an extremely sought after location for folks to move to from other parts of Mississippi. From the aesthetics easily noticed throughout the charming city and surrounding areas in Madison County to the wide choice of family activities offered, Madison will continue to grow quickly in home sales AND
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Accolades - 3/25/2009
Mississippi's Most Liveable City
Awarded "The Seal of Approval" by the American Association of Retirement Communities.
Recognized by Sister Cities International as having the
"Best First Year Program Worldwide" for cities under 100,000.
Designated as a "Model City" by Southern Living Magazine
Named as "One of the Top 100 Cities in America" by Money Magazine
Featured as one of "The 50 Best Small Southern Towns" by Peach Tree Publishing
Named one of "Top Ten Cities in America" to raise a family by Family Circle Magazine
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Can't beat it - 6/2/2008
I have lived all over the eastern US and the south has by far the nicest people in the world. We don't have traffic problems. Our cost of living is reasonable. And we have great schools. I get very angry at people for sterotyping Mississippi. It's a wonderful place to
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Herrington Realty Co - 2/1/2008
Company Information
Since our inception in 2004, The Herrington Realty Company has been dedicated to providing the highest level of professionalism in our market. Owner, Patti Herrington founded the company on Christian principles and is committed to hiring the most professional agents in the business. We have well exceeded our expectations since the beginning of our company and are continually improving the level of our service by investing in our sales associates and our clients.
Vision Statement
...to be recognized as a premier real estate company that is committed to providing the highest standards of excellence in the real estate industry. We are continually focused on building a team of Christian professionals that share the same passion for excellence. Because we realize that we are on a pathway that leads to a higher calling, it is our desire to create life long relationships with our clients and peers while working together for
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