Madison, ME

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,552 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,095 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$70,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$707 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
2
Maine
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
4
Maine
3
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 20 16
Feb 2 16 19
Mar 2 13 29
Apr 4 4 42
May 4 0 53
Jun 5 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 46
Nov 4 4 36
Dec 4 16 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Madison Area Memorial HS
<1 miles, S · 2.3star
Madison Junior High School
1 miles, W · 1.4star
Madison Elementary School
2 miles, W · 1.9star
Garret Schenck School
2 miles, W · 2.3star
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Colleges

Colby College
19 miles, S · 3.7star
Thomas College
22 miles, S · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Franklin Memorial Hospital
20 miles, W · 4.1star
Northern Light Inland Hospital
20 miles, S · 4.1star
Sebasticook Valley Health
24 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Airports

Bangor International Airport
50 miles, E · 1.4star
Portland International Jetport
83 miles, SW · 1.9star
Manchester Airport
152 miles, SW · 1.4star
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