In Madison, North Carolina, the median home price is $390,575; median household income is $58,531; the population is 21,867; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 82.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 32.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Madison at a glance
Population
21,867
Median Household Income
$58,531
Typical Home Value
$390,575
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
82.5
Avg Commute Time
32.7
About Madison
Madison has a population of 21,867. The median home value is $390,575, 14% above the North Carolina median. Median household income is $58,531 (19% below the North Carolina median). The most populated towns are 3, Mars Hill, 4, Beech Glenn, and 1, North Marshall.
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
12 towns, by population.
Madison at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Madison?
- Madison has a population of 21,867 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Madison?
- The median home value in Madison is $390,575. 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 $58,531 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Madison in?
- Madison is in North Carolina.
- How many towns are in Madison?
- Madison contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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