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Madison, NC

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Population
2,190
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
614 ft
Median Home Value
$184,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$830/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,593
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Madison

Located about thirty minutes north of Greensboro and Winston-Salem, Madison offers a quiet small-town setting with an easy commute to the rest of the Triad. Its historic downtown is easy to walk, featuring local diners, craft shops, and family-owned businesses in classic brick storefronts. It is a comfortable landing spot for newcomers looking for peaceful neighborhoods alongside convenient highway access.

Madison, North Carolina

Getting outside is part of the routine here, thanks largely to the Dan River running right by town with convenient spots to launch a kayak or canoe. On the west side, Idol Park provides walking trails, playgrounds, and ballfields for weekend afternoons. Combined with friendly local gatherings and a relaxed pace, Madison makes a down-to-earth place to call home.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.9ratingOutskirts FitA94.7rating

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