In Madison, Alabama, the median home price is $316,248, compared with the Alabama median of $232,587; median household income is $86,499; the population is 405,718; schools rate 6.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 165.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Madison at a glance
Population
405,718
Median Household Income
$86,499
Typical Home Value
$316,248
School District Rating
6.7
Violent Crime Rate
165.0
Avg Commute Time
22.1
About Madison
Madison has a population of 405,718. The median home value is $316,248, 36% above the Alabama median. Median household income is $86,499 (35% above the Alabama median). The most populated towns are Huntsville, Madison, and Gurley.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Madison
9 towns, by population.
County rankings in Alabama
Every county in Alabama, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- Counties With the Shortest Commute
- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Madison at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Madison?
- Madison has a population of 405,718 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Madison?
- The median home value in Madison is $316,248. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Madison?
- Median household income in Madison is $86,499 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Madison in?
- Madison is in Alabama.
- How many towns are in Madison?
- Madison contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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