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Shelbyville, IN vs Madison, IN

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Are people in Madison older or younger than people in Shelbyville?
- The Median Age in Madison is 8.7 years older than in Shelbyville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madison or Shelbyville?
- Madison housing costs are 4.2% more expensive than Shelbyville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madison or Shelbyville?
- The average commute for residents of Madison is 1.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Shelbyville.

Things to do in Shelbyville?
Shelbyville, IN is a vibrant town southeast of Indianapolis boasting a variety of landmarks including Blue River Memorial Park displaying its unique environment or Nature Pointe offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Sensational Shelby County Fair every July.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, IN is an inviting town east of Louisville offering numerous delightful attractions such as Clifty Falls State Park displaying its distinctive environment or Lanier Mansion perfect for outdoor activities; locals gather yearly at their spectacular Madison Ribberfest with music and art each August.

 Shelbyville, INMadison, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,227329,725,481
 Median Income$55,950  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$189,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.86  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Madison    5 Reviews

We have one of the best schools in Indiana (Shaw) and a great downtown area, with something going on all the time. Come join the  More

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We visited downtown Madison over the weekend and had a great, great time! One of the court house which had burned down was sad, but ran into a few great stores. One  More

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Over 17 years ago

Nothing much to do. Low crime  More

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