City profile
Madison, AL
Madison County · Population 60,106
Madison is a city in Madison County, AL with about 60,106 residents and a typical home value near $399,000. It is 10 miles from Huntsville, AL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
207
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$398,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,299
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
102
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.40%
- State income tax (top)
- 5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.29%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Lightning
Nearest major airport
79 mi to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 45% Democratic / 54% Republican
Community
Population
60,106
Black population
13.3%
County
Madison County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AL is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 60,106 residents
- Typical home value about $399,000
- 10 miles from Huntsville, AL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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