Madison, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
275,568 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
43.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
59.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,983 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$346,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$913 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,234 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dane County
3
Madison Metro Area
3
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dane County
4
Madison Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 18
Feb 1 9 22
Mar 2 5 34
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 36
Dec 2 11 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.

Liberal (72%) (24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 76%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WI State Senate District 26, WI Assembly District 77, WI
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Schools

Shorewood Hills Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
West High
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Randall Elementary
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Madison
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Edgewood College
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Meriter Hospital
2 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
80 miles, W • 1 star
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