About Madison County

Madison is a county in the Des Moines Metropolitan area. It has a population of 16,609 and a population density of 29, which is 69% below the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 5 years above the Des Moines Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Madison County has a median home value of $306,214, which is 8% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,243 is 4% above the metro average rent and 40% below the national average rent The average household income in Madison County is $88,110 , which is 6% above the Metro average household income and 12% above the national average of household income.

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$306,214Median Home Value
$282,497 Des Moines Metro Area
$1,243Median Rent
$1,187 Des Moines Metro Area

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Madison County's population is made up of 59% married, 24% single, 10% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 39%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 82% of the population in Madison County.

16,609Population
737,164 Des Moines Metro Area
29Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
41 Median Age
36 Des Moines Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Madison County is $39,442. The Median Household Income is $88,110

$39,442Income Per Capita
$44,976 Des Moines Metro Area
$88,110Median Household Income
$82,728 Des Moines Metro Area
6% Poverty Rate
10% Des Moines Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
3% Des Moines Metro Area
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Amenities in Madison County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Madison County
$306,214Median Home Value
$282,497 Des Moines Metro Area
$1,243Median Rent
$1,187 Des Moines Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Des Moines Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
18%
Home Owners
82%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Walnut Township crime index is 41 which is lower than the national average.

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Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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