The Town FilesMadison, Mississippi
City in Madison County · population 27,747 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $352,900
- Household income
- $119,338
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 70
- Median age
- 41.7
Madison is a city of 27,747 people in Madison County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $352,900, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for families than 100% of Mississippi towns, more upscale than 100% of Mississippi towns, more of a college town than 88% of Mississippi towns.
How Madison ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Madison is worth $352,900, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $119,338, which is more affordable than 45% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,853 a month. 94.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Madison | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $352,900 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,853 | $820 |
| Median household income | $119,338 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.3% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Madison
| People | Madison | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.2% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.3% | 83.3% |
Weather in Madison
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 51.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madison since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 17 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on March 3, 1966 about 8.6 miles from the town center and killed 57. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 63 deaths and 808 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 26, 2023.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 10, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4790: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 60,205 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,426 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Madison itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Madison
12 public schools with 8,322 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANTOWN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,389 | 16.2 |
| MADISON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 1,254 | 14.3 |
| MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,146 | 11.9 |
| GERMANTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,033 | 15.2 |
| MADISON STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 1,014 | 13.9 |
| MANNSDALE ELEMENTARY | K-2 | 603 | 13.4 |
| MANNSDALE UPPER ELEMENTARY | 3-5 | 585 | 14.6 |
| MADISON AVENUE UPPER ELEMENTARY | 3-5 | 476 | 14.4 |
| ROSA SCOTT SCHOOL | 9-9 | 415 | 12.6 |
| MADISON AVENUE LOWER ELEMENTARY | K-2 | 407 | 11.0 |
| MADISON CO VOC COMPLEX | 9-12 | — | — |
| MADISON CO. ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | 1-12 | — | — |
Towns near Madison
- Ridgeland, MS3.9 mi · 24,340 people · home $275,200
- Gluckstadt, MS4.1 mi · 3,208 people · home $316,600
- Flowood, MS10.1 mi · 10,202 people · home $342,200
- Canton, MS10.3 mi · 10,948 people · home $112,000
- Jackson, MS11.9 mi · 153,701 people · home $111,700
- Pearl, MS14.1 mi · 27,115 people · home $182,500
- Clinton, MS14.8 mi · 28,100 people · home $225,800
- Brandon, MS15.8 mi · 25,138 people · home $278,900
Madison questions
Is Madison, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Madison scores better for retirees than 57% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 43%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Madison?
The median owner-occupied home in Madison is valued at $352,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,338, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,853 a month.
What is the weather like in Madison?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Madison get tornadoes?
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madison since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on March 3, 1966. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- 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)