In Madison, Iowa, the median home price is $332,903; median household income is $90,855; the population is 16,926; schools rate 8.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 127.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Madison at a glance
Population
16,926
Median Household Income
$90,855
Typical Home Value
$332,903
School District Rating
8.0
Violent Crime Rate
127.4
Avg Commute Time
28.7
About Madison
Madison has a population of 16,926. The median home value is $332,903, 40% above the Iowa median. Median household income is $90,855 (21% above the Iowa median). The most populated towns are Winterset, Madison, and South.
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
17 towns, by population.
Madison at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Madison?
- Madison has a population of 16,926 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Madison?
- The median home value in Madison is $332,903. 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 $90,855 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Madison in?
- Madison is in Iowa.
- How many towns are in Madison?
- Madison contains 17 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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