Madison, WI: What you need to know
8 Reasons to Move to Madison, WI
Lakeshore proximity lends itself to Madison's active lifestyle
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Madison, WI: A Business & Talent Magnet
Talent, business and quality – the Madison region is rich in life balance.
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Madison, WI Top Employers
So much more than a college town, this city's major employers cover everything rom health care to energy
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Why Madison, Wis. Is the Best City in America
Find out what Madison WI did to get to the top.
Madison, WI City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 243,122 |
| Median Age | 31 |
| Median Household Income | $54,896 |
| Median Home Price | $212,500 |
| Walkscore | 47 |
Madison, WI Rankings
Things To Do in Madison, WI
Courtesy of Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Madison, WI: Charming Communities and Urban Amenities
Learn more about the unique communities that make up the Madison Region, and discover what makes them great places to live and visit.
Courtesy of Katrin Talbot Festivals in the Madison Region: Ample Opportunity to Celebrate
Jeff Adkins Find A Slice Of The Good Life In Madison
Learn how revitalized downtowns and attractions such as Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville and House on the Rock in Spring Green are making the Madison region appealing to both residents and visitors.
Ken Lund/Flickr Creative Commons America's Top 10 College Tailgate Cities
Big parties bring excitement to autumn football weekends
Real Estate in Madison, WI
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Photo by Flickr user Ron Wiecki 8 Reasons to Move to Madison, WI
Lakeshore proximity lends itself to Madison's active lifestyle
City of Madison Why Madison, Wis. Is the Best City in America
Find out what Madison WI did to get to the top.
Photo: Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau Madison, WI: Livability Top 100 Best Places to Live 2014
Madison, home to the University of Wisconsin and the state capitol, is a great place to live that's striving to be an even better place to live.
Courtesy of Ian Freimuth under a CC 2.0 license.
Best Neighborhoods in Madison, WI
An overview of residential areas in Madison, WI
Business in Madison, WI
Staff Photo Why You Should Care That Wisconsin is Hot in the News Right Now
Need to make some cheddar? Wisconsin should be your next move
Jeff Adkins Madison, WI Programs Help Growing Job Market
Discover how business leaders and educators are working to keep pace with growing job market.
Jeff Adkins Madison, WI Airport Provides Big Boost to Economy
Learn how air travel to Madison, WI is made easy by Dane County Regional Airport.
Madison, WI Region: Growing Financial Services Hub
Learn why financial services firms in Madison, WI, such as American Family Insurance, are drawn to the region.
Schools in Madison, WI
Courtesy of Lindsay Brown UW-Madison Powers The Region's Research Engine
Learn how University of Wisconsin-Madison research efforts are leading to breakthroughs in health, bioscience, energy and information technology.
Jeff Adkins Fields Of The Future? Madison College Trains Students In Biotech
Madison Area Technical College provides training and skills in stem cell technologies and other biotech fields.
Jeff Adkins Colleges and Universities in Madison, WI
Madison is a college town with plenty to offer in higher education
Courtesy of Bryce Richter UW-Madison's D2P Program Speeds Research Commercialization
The University of Wisconsin's Discovery to Product (D2P) program helps students commercialize research.
Health in Madison, WI
Courtesy of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI Health Care Nurtures Ecosystem of Discovery and Care
Learn how the region’s health care centers turn research into bedside applications.
Image via marekuliasz/iStock Best Places to Fulfill Your New Year's Resolutions
Whether you've vowed to exercise more or spend less, these cities will help you keep your resolutions.
Digital Health Care Ecosystems. It's A Real Thing In Madison
With solid health-care and technology organizations, Madison is fast becoming a digital health-care center.
Madison, WI Children’s Hospital Ranks Among Nation’s Best
American Family Children's Hospital is is one of the top pediatric health facilities and is opening a new imaging suite.
Madison, WI Demographics
Median Population
| Median Age | 30.9% |
| Age 18 Over | 82.5% |
| Age 21 Over | 73.9% |
| Age 62 Over | 13% |
| Age 65 Over | 10.4% |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 78.9% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 6.9% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 8.4% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 7% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.3% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 2.1% |
Population By Gender
| Male | 49.3% | |
| Female | 50.7% |
Language
| English Only | 84.2% | |
| English Other | 15.8% |
Commute Types
| Walked | 9.5% | |
| Worked at Home | 4% | |
| Public Transportation | 9.3% | |
| Other Means | 6% | |
| Drove Alone | 63.4% | |
| Carpooled | 7.9% |