The Town FilesMadison, Connecticut
Town · population 17,691 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $583,900
- Household income
- $167,442
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 82°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 51.9
Madison is a town of 17,691 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $583,900, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for cycling than 89% of Connecticut towns, better for a vacation home than 88% of Connecticut towns, more upscale than 86% of Connecticut towns.
How Madison ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Madison is worth $583,900, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $167,442, which is more affordable than 56% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $2,025 a month. 90.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Madison | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $583,900 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $2,025 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $167,442 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 90.4% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.5% | — |
Who lives in Madison
| People | Madison | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.9 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.2% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.4% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 30.2% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 29.8 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 93.8% |
Weather in Madison
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madison since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 31, 2009 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 13, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 1, 2012.
Public schools in Madison
5 public schools with 2,364 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Hand High School | 9-12 | 776 | 9.8 |
| Walter C. Polson Middle School | 6-8 | 537 | 10.3 |
| J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School | K-3 | 383 | 12.0 |
| Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School | 4-5 | 345 | 11.1 |
| Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School | K-3 | 323 | 11.1 |
Towns near Madison
- Killingworth, CT3.2 mi · 6,174 people · home $446,200
- Guilford, CT4.2 mi · 22,073 people · home $515,800
- Guilford Center, CT5.2 mi · 2,586 people · home $582,400
- Clinton, CT6.0 mi · 13,185 people · home $380,000
- Clinton, CT6.8 mi · 3,441 people · home $365,500
- Deep River, CT7.8 mi · 4,415 people · home $362,200
- Westbrook, CT8.1 mi · 6,769 people · home $434,300
- North Branford, CT8.3 mi · 13,544 people · home $385,400
Madison questions
Is Madison, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Madison scores better for retirees than 84% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 78%. 25.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.9).
How much does a house cost in Madison?
The median owner-occupied home in Madison is valued at $583,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $167,442, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $2,025 a month.
What is the weather like in Madison?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Madison get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 31, 2009. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)