The City of Madison is a growing community that attracts families and young professionals looking for a mix of rural and urban living. “When I moved to Madison in ’93, it was just an old cotton farming community,” says Terri Cote, a longtime Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Huntsville. “We all thought it was the biggest deal when the Kroger was built because there was really nothing else here.” Today, the city is a thriving mini-metropolis with just over 60,000 residents and one of the best school districts in Alabama. Madison sits about 15 miles west of Huntsville, making it easy for folks to access major employers at Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park. Although new homes and commercial developments “have been popping up all over Madison these last few years,” Cote says, “We’re still getting more and more people moving here every day.”
The Mill Creek Greenway has a wide, paved trail, that is excellent for walking or biking.
Palmer Park is the place for Baseball and Softball in Monrovia Alabama.
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Master-planned communities popping up in Madison
Homes in Madison are slightly more expensive than those in Huntsville, with the average sale price at about $415,000 in 2024. “People are willing to pay a premium for the school system here,” Cote says. While it’s been a seller’s market for the past few years, Cote says, “We’re transitioning towards an even market.” New homes and master-planned communities are popping up all across the city, especially on the outskirts of town. As of December 2024, she says Madison had 542 properties for sale, as opposed to just 252 in December 2021.
New Traditional houses in modern subdivisions typically list between $300,000 and $550,000 throughout the city. Some older ranch-style homes on the rural outskirts of town fall within the $200,000 range, while the larger new builds can range anywhere from $600,000 to about $1 million. Brand-new two-story townhomes in the Town Madison and Clift Farm communities cost about $250,000 to $500,000. Older townhomes and condos can fall within the $100,000 range.
There is a New Orleans themed subdivision of homes in Madison.
In the Lake Forest Neighborhood of Huntsville there are a large number of town homes.
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Home to the No. 1 school district in Huntsville
According to Niche, the Madison City School system ranks as the No. 1 district in the Huntsville area. It earns an A-plus rating and serves about 10,000 students. The district has seven elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools. Bob Jones and James Clemens High Schools each received gold medal awards in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report list of "Best High Schools in America." With all schools scoring an A or higher, Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols says that no matter where kids live in Madison, "they are zoned for a quality school."
Madison is home to some of the highest ranking schools in the state of Alabama.
Bob Jones High School is the top rated high school in Madison County.
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Restaurants at Town Madison
Two large-scale commercial developments broke ground on the north and south sides of Madison in 2018. Clift Farm is a luxury master-planned community with a central retail village. Located off U.S. Highway 72, the area has dozens of restaurant chains, local sports bars and a farmers' market open every day of the week. Town Madison is a multi-use complex surrounding Toyota Field, where Huntsville's AA minor league baseball team, the Trash Pandas, plays each spring. Top-rated hotels and Alabama's only BJ's Wholesale Club border the ballpark's west side. Meanwhile, J. Alexander's, The Yard Milkshake Bar and other chain restaurants are further east. A handful of locally-owned shops and the Old Black Bear Brewing Company line up along Main Street in Madison's historic downtown district.
There is a retail area of Town Madison in the Lake Forest area of Huntsville Alabama.
Goodland Pour House serves food and brews to residents of Madison.
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Minor league baseball games and concerts at Toyota Field
Most of the city’s 500 acres of parks and hiking trails are found between Interstate 565 and U.S. Route 72. Dublin and Palmer parks in the central and southern ends of town are the largest areas for activities like kids’ soccer. Just south of Interstate 565, Toyota Field hosts the local Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas baseball team, whose popularity has grown so much that their merchandise sells overseas. The 7,500-seat ballpark also holds concerts featuring tribute bands and well-known musicians like country singer John Anderson. A new community senior center with spaces for art, pottery and music is slated to open by fall 2024.
Lots happing at Toyota Field located in Edgewater Alabama.
Catch a Huntsville Trash Pandas Minor League Baseball game at Toyota Field in Huntsville.
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Holiday events held at Dublin Park
Holiday events are held downtown along Main Street and inside Dublin Park. Every spring, kids up to age 10 hunt eggs at one of Dublin Park's soccer fields and pose for pictures with the Easter Bunny at the city's Easter Egg Stravaganza. During the Christmas Parade, neighbors watch decorated floats stroll through Main Street. Towards the southern end of town, Home Place Park hosts a summer concert series of local classic rock bands and Opera in the Park during September.
Follow I-565 to Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park
U.S. Highway 72 and Interstate 565 border the north and south ends of Madison. Commuters follow I-565 about 10 miles east to reach Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park in Huntsville. Madison Hospital, a Huntsville Hospital Health System affiliate, is just off Highway 72. It sits 10 miles east of Interstate 65, which directly links to Nashville and Birmingham. Huntsville International Airport offers 14 direct flights to major U.S. cities right across I-565. Though public transit isn't an option here, the 2040 Transportation Master Plan details the city's intent to build trails and bike lanes that link Madison's parks and commercial areas.
The I-565 corridor runs through Lake Forest and connects to downtown Huntsville
Research Park is in the heart of Huntsville and close to everything you could need.
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Crime
According to the Madison Police Department’s most recent annual crime report, the city experienced 106 violent crimes and 1,844 property crimes in 2020. To help prevent crime, Johnny Gandy, Madison’s Police Chief, uses principles of the police department’s Prevention Through Environmental Design program, which includes placing more lights near properties, designing gated communities and encouraging residents to report suspicious activity.
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On average, homes in Madison, AL sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Madison, AL over the last 12 months is $360,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Burgreen Gin is much more than a run-of-the-mill suburban Alabama community. Just 12 miles outside of downtown Huntsville, Burgreen Gin offers quiet, comfortable living on the edge of North Alabama's vast farmland, while still providing a smorgasbord of homes, thriving independent businesses and outstanding schools. Pocketed in Madison, one of the fastest-growing towns in Alabama, Burgreen Gin residents enjoy city amenities without the hubbub that comes with it. Burgreen Gin offers a mishmash of different home styles and architectures. Heritage Provence features New Traditional builds with brick facades and sprawling yards, while smaller, older ranch-style dwellings are abundant in the Copperfield subdivision. Older homes often price between $100,000 and $300,000, but newer builds tend to range from $400,000 to $900,000. Schools are a major draw for those considering a future in Burgreen Gin. "It doesn't matter where you live in Madison City; you're going to be zoned for a great school," says local Realtor Cameron Walker with Sotheby’s International Realty, who has sold over 50 homes around the Huntsville area. Students in Burgreen Gin are served by the Madison City School District. Children can attend Heritage Elementary School, which earns an overall grade of A-plus from Niche, before advancing to the A-rated Liberty Middle School. Teens may go to James Clemens High School. With an A-plus Niche grade, JCHS offers an array of after-school clubs from National Honor Society to a robotics team, while also boasting a competitive athletics program. Burgreen Gin is somewhat walkable, though locals often get around by car when venturing outside of their subdivisions. Those working in Huntsville can get to the city within 30 minutes. "It's easy to get in and out of Huntsville for commuting," Walker says. "A lot of people who live in this area — probably the majority — work in Huntsville." While public transportation is virtually nonexistent, residents enjoy solid access to major roads, including the Lee Highway, making for relatively painless travels into town. National chain restaurants line County Line Road, but locally owned eateries steal the show. Bigfoot's Little Donuts is revered for its specialty mini donuts. Featured on Food Network's Buddy's Family Vacation, Bigfoot's Little Donuts has expanded to multiple locations after its beginnings as a small food truck. Goodland Pour House is another local favorite for its burgers and wide selection of craft beers, while the neighboring Grounded Coffee serves lattes and a variety of bakery items. Locals can gather ingredients for home-cooked meals from Publix. Kroger also sits toward the community's northside, and additional shopping options can be found 2 miles east at North Madison Corners Shopping Center. Though community parks are scarce in Burgreen Gin, locals don't have to travel far to enjoy fresh air. Next to Heritage Elementary, outdoor enthusiasts can access the Bradford Creek Greenway — a paved, 2-mile trail running through the area's picturesque forests teeming with wildlife — or take the dog to Mill Creek Dog Park a 3-mile drive away. Residents can also plan a night out with the family at Bowl Madison on Lee Highway. The 24-lane bowling facility features a pro shop while also offering live musical performances and serving as a top destination for private events.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Madison Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
200
Median Rent
$1,900
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,950
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,150
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,900
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,000
Median Condo Rent
$1,163
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,100
Demographics
Total Population
56,569
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$107,862
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$128,475
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
62.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Fairly bikeable
Bikeability®
40/ 100
Somewhat walkable
Walkability®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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