Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Madison, TN
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,131
Population
38,926
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Nashville suburb offers residents a small-town feel.
Suburban
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Commuter
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Family-Friendly
Just 8 miles north of downtown Nashville, Madison sits close enough to take full advantage of the city while maintaining its own laid-back identity. Ellington Parkway connects Madison directly to Nashville’s core, making commutes straightforward whether you’re heading to East Nashville, Inglewood, or beyond. The neighborhood has a lived-in, grounded feel with locally rooted shops, green spaces, and Nashville National Cemetery—a historic site that anchors the area with quiet purpose.
Day-to-day life offers real range. The Bluegrass Music Park at Larry’s Grand Ole Garage gives music lovers authentic performances in an intimate setting, while Briley Parkway opens access to retail, dining, and entertainment across the metro. Renters will find a solid mix of apartment communities, garden-style units, and townhomes spread across the area’s 22 square miles. Options tend to be more spacious here than closer to Nashville’s urban core, making Madison a smart choice for those who want room to breathe without straying far from everything the city offers.
Explore the City
Yazoo has a large patio that overlooks the Cumberland River.
Madison is home to Madison Park.
Midtown Coffee is a great place to stop for coffee on your way to work.
Madison has several bus stops throughout the Madison neighborhood.
Madison is also home to two story traditional houses.
There is a busy food court at The Rivergate Mall in the Madison neighborhood.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,636
Average: $65,707
Education
9,047
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,698
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Madison has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Madison, TN is $1,129 for a studio, $1,132 for one bedroom, $1,394 for two bedrooms, and $1,829 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Madison has decreased by -4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,132/month
697 Sq Ft
House
$2,225/month
1,489 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Madison, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shelby Bottoms Nature Center
- The Hermitage
- Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
- Tennessee Central Railway Museum
- Adventure Science Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Nashville International
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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.