Apartments for rent in Madison, GA

A small town in Georgia, Madison has a population of slightly less than 4,000. Retirees are typical, as they make up 19% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 41, skews older than most cities in Georgia. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 28% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $875 a month, which is $99 per month less than the state average.

Averaging about 25 minutes, Madison's commute time is quicker than the state average of about 28 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing way to get to work, opted for by 37% of commuters, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Madison has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Madison residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, education, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 20% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of the town's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the town. Madison workers take home an average annual income of around $70K, about the same as the Georgia average. The town's average income also is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345).