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Madison is America's Hometown User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I've been living in Madison Indiana for the last 8 years and have enjoyed the time with my wife and 3 kids in this small town that has very friendly people and the neighborhoods are safe and nice for me and my wife to raise our kids. Madison has all of the shops and restaurants y ...Read More ou can need to enjoy the convenient small-town experience. However, you are very limited and what opportunities you have as far as options. There is very little crime in Madison so you can enjoy a safe community without any negative criminal activities.


The best areas in Madison are around Johnson Park where there are nice neighborhoods that have friendly people and lots of amenities and parks to enjoy with your family. There are not a lot of restaurants to choose from in Madison so if you're living here you will need to commute to enjoy a more diverse selection of foods. However, the environment is very beautiful especially around Clifty Falls State Park where there are a lot of nature preserves that are really nice. If you're looking to find a small town with a lot of culture and friendly people to live and raise a family in Indiana, I would highly recommend Madison as a great choice. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Madison? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
      Lytle Park
      Crystal Beach Swimming Pool
      Kiwanis Park
      Bicentennial Park
      Hargan Matthews Park
      Fireman's Park
      Private

      Entertainment

      Madison 6 Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Mad Paddle Brewery
      Central Hotel
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Madison? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Madison.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Madison? The cost of living in Madison is 94/100 - which is 5% higher than Indiana.
      Madison
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Madison? Madison crime rates are 1,743, which are 7% lower than Indiana
      Total Crime
      1,743 per 100k people

      24% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      24% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Madison? The median income in Madison is $41,568 which is 18% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $41,56825% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,14319% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      54% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Madison a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Madison State Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Madison home prices? Madison home prices are $142,100 - which is 12% higher than Indiana
      Median home value
      $142,10023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $68028% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      52%

      18% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Madison have good schools? The Madison graduation rate is 80% - which is 4% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      1% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Madison a good place to live? Madison has an overall rating of 70% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      4 total surveys

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