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Madison, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

17,616
Population
$583,900
Median home value (all homes)
92% above U.S. median
$729,397
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,025/mo
Median rent
50% above U.S. median
$167,442
Median household income
113% above U.S. median
29.8 min
Average commute
97.5%
Homes with broadband
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 131 — 31% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing110% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities42% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost10% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates98.5%
College graduates72.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Madison Economic Development
The town of Madison’s Economic Development Commission is passionate about enhancing the town’s economic viability for the betterment of the residents, property owners, and businesses. The Commission is comprised solely of town residents, and without town personnel assistance.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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