Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Madison, FL
Area Guide
Experience the small-town lifestyle of Florida’s Big Bend
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Affordable
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Golf
Tucked into North Florida between Tallahassee and the Suwannee River, Madison moves at a pace that the rest of the state seems to have forgotten. The city serves as the seat of Madison County and carries a deep sense of Southern heritage, with a historic courthouse square that anchors both the skyline and daily community life. North Florida Community College gives the city an educational heartbeat, drawing students and creating opportunities that reach well beyond campus.
Neighborhoods here range from quiet tree-lined streets with century-old homes to newer residential pockets on the city's edge. The housing mix reflects that range, with single-family rentals, modest townhomes, and small-scale apartment communities offering options for those who want space without the density of a larger metro. Many renters are drawn to the lower cost of living relative to Florida's bigger cities, along with a stronger sense of neighborhood identity.
Madison sits along Interstate 10, making Tallahassee's job market and amenities reachable in under an hour. The city hosts the annual Songwriters Festival, which draws musicians and music lovers to the historic downtown and spotlights local culture in a way that feels genuinely rooted in the community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$29,978
Average: $54,440
Education
322
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
959
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Madison has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Madison, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
1,023 Students
Public
Grades K-12
18 Students
Madison Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades PK-8
1,023 Students
Public
Grades K-12
18 Students
Madison Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
James Madison Preparatory Charter High School
Public
Grades 9-12
154 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
433 Students
Public
Grades K-12
18 Students
Madison Virtual Instruction Program
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ladell Brothers Outdoor Environmental Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Valdosta Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.