Madison 73 Excellent
Madison Livability #126 ranked city in Nebraska#4,944 ranked city in the USARanks better than 83% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Madison

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Earning a high health and safety score depends on factors such as good air quality and the availability of essential health facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors, and fire stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Schools

    Factors such as lower than average graduation rates, lackluster reading and math scores and the limited accessibility of local elementary and high schools could contribute to the low schools score.

  • Ratings

    Polls and surveys done by AreaVibes among area residents did not yield positive feedback when it came to the walkability of amenities, safety, nearby parks and the overall sense of community.

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      Madison transportation information

      Statistic Madison Nebraska National
      Average one way commute14min18min26min
      Workers who drive to work81.8%81.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.3%9.4%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.4%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.7%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home2.8%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Madison, NE data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).