Madison, Wisconsin

Population 240,315

Madison is located in Dane County, WI. The population is 240,315, making Madison the largest city in Dane County and the 2nd largest city in the state of Wisconsin.

There are 53 public schools in Madison with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Madison is moderate , and there are 552 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Madison is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Madison property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Madison include Shorewood Hills, Maple Bluff and Middleton.

Madison Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 3.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 36.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 59.6%

Crime Rate

12.16% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 209
  • Violent Crimes: 360
  • Robbery: 83
  • Burglary: 400
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

41.04% Higher than national avg.
  • 552 offenders in Madison
  • 22.97 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

2,312 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 31
  • Registered Polluters: 29
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 2,244

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Wisconsin unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

53 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 53 K-12 public schools in Madison, WI and 26 private schools. Homefacts rates Madison's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
26 Private Schools

Abundant Life Christian School

Blessed Sacrament School

Capitoland Christian School

Eastside Lutheran School

Edgewood Campus School

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19 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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552 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Madison, WI

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1,680 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Madison, WI issued 1,680 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,680 permits, 235 were issued for single family homes and 1,445 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Madison, WI issued 1,235 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 1,235 permits, 217 were issued for single family homes and 1,018 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $953
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,105
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,290
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,720
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,997

Zip Codes

53532 53558 53562 53590 53593 53597 53701 53702 53703 53704 53705 53706 53707 53708 53711
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Environmental Hazards

2312 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Madison, WI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Madison, WI is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.79 Average
    Madison, WI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.15°
  • February 22.73°
  • March 35.55°
  • April 47.07°
  • May 59.21°
  • June 68.6°
  • July 73.32°
  • August 70.22°
  • September 61.73°
  • October 50.72°
  • November 38.5°
  • December 22°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Madison, WI

Earthquakes
Madison, WI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Madison, WI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Madison, WI has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Madison, WI has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Madison, WI: $61,284

Unemployment

Unemployment in Madison is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 26.42%
White Collar - 73.58%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Scott Walker
  • Sen. Tammy Baldwin
  • Sen. Ron Johnson

City Representatives

  • Mark Pocan

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 Cemeteries view all

68 FCC Towers view all

17 Fire Stations view all

4 Hospitals view all

9 Libraries view all

11 Police Stations view all

7 Retirement Homes view all

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