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Madison, MS Area Guide

Small town outside of Jackson celebrates the hometown spirit.

Commuter Quaint Small Town Family-friendly

You can savor a small-town atmosphere while relishing all of the amenities of a large metropolis in Madison. Quaint shops and lush parks abound, offering many options for gifts and recreational endeavors. Satisfy your artistic pursuits at Pickenpaugh Pottery and Gallery or the Madison Square Center for the Arts. Join the community for one of the frequent festivals or the weekly Downtown Madison Farmers Market. Named after the fourth President of the United States, Madison is a part of the Jackson Metro Area. Accessible to both the I-55 and US 51, commuting to Jackson from Madison is a breeze. When you opt to rent in Madison, you can indulge your hometown spirit without stifling your city desires.

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Madison, MS is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

29 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

35 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Madison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rosa Scott School

Public

Grades 6-12

Germantown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rosa Scott School

Public

Grades 6-12

Madison Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Germantown High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mississippi Wildlife Federation

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International

Top Apartments in Madison

Houses for Rent in Madison

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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 February 2026.