Madison, WI
Population 275,568 · Madison, WI MSA. Moving to or from Madison? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
275,568
Cost of living (RPP)
97.287
Annual avg temp
47°F
Typical home
$423,767
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $76,983 |
| Median age | 31.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $346,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,364/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.19 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 97.287 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.825, goods 93.787, services 99.748. Source: BEA, Madison, WI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
47°F
January low
11°F
July high
82°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 40.2". Station: UW ARBORETUM - MADISON, WI US (3.2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$423,767
ZHVI YoY
+2.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,676/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.9%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Madison, WI
Total employment (MSA)
396,960
Median wage (annual)
$50,910
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 47,900 | $46,030 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 34,050 | $37,780 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 32,230 | $30,120 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 31,450 | $76,410 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 28,080 | $40,340 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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