Madison is a larger medium-sized city located in the state of Alabama. With a population of 59,785 people and 13 associated neighborhoods, Madison is the tenth largest community in Alabama.

Madison real estate is some of the most expensive in Alabama, although Madison house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Madison has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 16.42% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Madison is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Madison’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

The city of Madison is a decent size, but despite this, it doesn't have a viable public transit system that people can use to get to work.

If knowledge is power, Madison is a pretty powerful place. 64.19% of the adults in Madison have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Madison in 2022 was $51,788, which is wealthy relative to Alabama and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $207,152 for a family of four.

Madison is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Madison home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Madison residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Madison include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and European.

The most common language spoken in Madison is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.