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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Madison, AL vs Fort Payne, AL

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Are people in Fort Payne older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Fort Payne is 1.0 years older than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Payne or Madison?
- Fort Payne housing costs are 52.2% less expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Payne or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Payne is 0.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Madison.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

Things to do in Fort Payne?
Fort Payne, AL is an old industrial city found northeast of Birmingham boasting one of the most impressive waterfalls in the US - Little River Canyon National Preserve - home to over 20 miles of trails perfect for outdoor lovers that want to hike or even go whitewater rafting while taking in all the beauty this natural wonder has to offer.

 Madison, ALFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,730329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.43  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews
Tim · Madison, AL
Low cost of living
Over 1 years ago

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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Co Co · Harvest, AL
No Southern Hospitality Here
Over 8 years ago

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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Ordinary American · Madison, AL
Madison is nice for raising a family, but gets bor
Over 8 years ago

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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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews
Jim  · Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL
Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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