Madison
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About Madison
City in Nebraska, United StatesMadison is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 2,283 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Madison
The typical Madison home is worth about $211,000, up 2.6% in a year, 25% below the Nebraska typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Madison
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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Madison's police department reported only 2023 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Schools in Madison
All Madison schools →School Grade D-
The public schools Madison’s kids attend trail 96% of Nebraska’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NE. Ratings are from neighbors.
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