Living in Madison (Wisconsin)
Madison (Wisconsin) is a city in Wisconsin, United States, home to 280,305 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #12 of 6,227), students (top 1%, #20 of 2,119), digital natives (top 2%, #57 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Madison (Wisconsin)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It lies on Lake Mendota.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 00 min and sets around 23:26; in late June it sets around 3:41.
How Madison (Wisconsin) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Wisconsin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 71 | #231 of 11,898 | #31 of 285 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #1,571 of 9,771 | #110 of 208 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #793 of 8,006 | #76 of 169 | Map |
| Single parent | 69 | #359 of 6,237 | #33 of 126 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,285 of 9,474 | #43 of 209 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 70 | #1,400 of 9,474 | #40 of 209 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #4,147 of 10,762 | #57 of 234 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #57 of 4,537 | #1 of 65 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #59 of 4,444 | #1 of 56 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #172 of 3,053 | #1 of 41 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,389 of 7,271 | #80 of 146 | Map |
| Commuter | 84 | #12 of 6,227 | #1 of 78 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #103 of 3,933 | #2 of 48 | Map |
| Student | 84 | #20 of 2,119 | #2 of 24 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 62 | #645 of 8,006 | #38 of 169 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 49 | #3,852 of 12,111 | #217 of 276 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #94 of 4,114 | #1 of 51 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #392 of 7,271 | #3 of 146 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #189 of 9,474 | #6 of 209 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 38 | #13,290 of 18,063 | #434 of 468 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #4,366 of 16,523 | #66 of 418 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #13,282 of 18,063 | #451 of 468 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #752 of 16,523 | #11 of 418 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #250 of 21,167 | #1 of 573 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 75 | #339 of 12,111 | #23 of 276 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #1,031 of 6,413 | #25 of 191 | Map |
| Business owner | 78 | #527 of 12,111 | #5 of 276 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #57 of 4,750 | #2 of 68 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Monona (Wisconsin) 6 km
- Middleton (Wisconsin) 9 km
- McFarland (Wisconsin) 11 km
- Fitchburg (Wisconsin) 14 km
- Waunakee 14 km
- Verona (Wisconsin) 14 km
- Cottage Grove (Wisconsin) 16 km
- Oregon (Wisconsin) 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.