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Madison, MD

Madison, MD.

Population: 172 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Madison, MD is $297,402 — up 0.4% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,402

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$297,402
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$304,237
House Price Index (state)
376.2 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$320,000
For-sale inventory
8
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$868/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$970/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,159/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,937/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (17.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
46.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
705
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,160

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
47
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park (6 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Ragged Island Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MD CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER, TIDALHEALTH PENINSULA REGIONAL, INC, LUMINIS HEALTH ANNE ARUNDEL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+99 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
40.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,768
Households with broadband internet
62.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,505
Average weekly wage
$976
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
64

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MadisonState medianUS median
Median home value$297,402$446,567$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,768$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Madison, MD?
$297,402.
What is typical rent in Madison, MD?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,159/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Madison, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane.
Is Madison, MD in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Madison, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Madison, MD?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Madison, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Madison, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Madison, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Madison, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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