The Town FilesMadison, Georgia
City in Morgan County · population 4,447 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $347,200
- Household income
- $61,510
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 45.8
Madison is a city of 4,447 people in Morgan County, Georgia. The median home is worth $347,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more upscale than 86% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 85% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Georgia towns.
How Madison ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Madison is worth $347,200, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $61,510, which is more affordable than 8% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,165 a month. 53.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Madison | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,165 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $61,510 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.6% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Madison
| People | Madison | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.1% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Madison
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 47.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madison since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 19, 2013 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 19, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Morgan County since 1996
Morgan County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Jobs and pay in Morgan County
Morgan County had 8,799 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,852 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Madison itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Public schools in Madison
4 public schools with 3,495 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County High School | 9-12 | 1,065 | 14.8 |
| Morgan County Primary School | PK-2 | 862 | 14.1 |
| Morgan County Middle School | 6-8 | 792 | 13.2 |
| Morgan County Elementary School | 3-5 | 776 | 14.4 |
Towns near Madison
- Social Circle, GA14.4 mi · 4,974 people · home $307,300
- Greensboro, GA16.5 mi · 3,648 people · home $194,300
- Eatonton, GA18.2 mi · 6,307 people · home $167,400
- Watkinsville, GA19.8 mi · 2,896 people · home $367,800
- Monroe, GA20.6 mi · 14,928 people · home $259,300
- Covington, GA21.4 mi · 14,192 people · home $301,900
- Monticello, GA22.9 mi · 2,541 people · home $168,400
- Athens-Clarke County, GA26.3 mi · 127,315 people · home $299,200
Madison questions
Is Madison, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Madison scores better for retirees than 85% of Georgia towns and quieter than 52%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.8).
How much does a house cost in Madison?
The median owner-occupied home in Madison is valued at $347,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,510, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $1,165 a month.
What is the weather like in Madison?
July highs average 89.5°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Madison get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 19, 2013. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- 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)