The Town FilesMadison, Michigan
Charter township in Lenawee County · population 8,439 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,700
- Household income
- $69,643
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 44.8
Madison is a charter township of 8,439 people in Lenawee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $174,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 86% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 78% of Michigan towns, hipper than 72% of Michigan towns.
How Madison ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Madison is worth $174,700, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $69,643, which is more affordable than 74% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,160 a month. 78.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Madison | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,160 | $955 |
| Median household income | $69,643 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 78.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Madison
| People | Madison | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 13.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.5% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 88.8% |
Weather in Madison
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.3°F. About 29.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 26.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madison since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 8.9 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 83 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 6, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 26, 2007.
Severe weather in Lenawee County since 1996
Lenawee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Lenawee County
Lenawee County had 25,796 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,357 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Madison itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Madison
2 public schools with 772 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek High School | 6-12 | 419 | 17.5 |
| Ruth McGregor Elementary School | PK-5 | 353 | 15.3 |
Towns near Madison
- Adrian, MI3.5 mi · 20,645 people · home $138,000
- Adrian, MI6.7 mi · 6,401 people · home $230,700
- Raisin, MI9.3 mi · 7,900 people · home $241,400
- Blissfield, MI11.0 mi · 3,277 people · home $169,900
- Blissfield, MI11.0 mi · 3,924 people · home $173,500
- Franklin, MI12.4 mi · 3,063 people · home $293,900
- Tecumseh, MI12.5 mi · 8,680 people · home $216,700
- Cambridge, MI13.0 mi · 5,722 people · home $275,700
Madison questions
Is Madison, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Madison scores better for retirees than 29% of Michigan towns and quieter than 25%. 16.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.8).
How much does a house cost in Madison?
The median owner-occupied home in Madison is valued at $174,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,643, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,160 a month.
What is the weather like in Madison?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.9 inches of precipitation a year and 26.0 inches of snow.
Does Madison get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)