Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) C-
Sunday Motor Co.
Coffee Shop
Frutta Bowls
Coffee Shop
Allegro Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Drip Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Education Annex
Museum
Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
Museum
United Methodist Archives and History Center
Museum
United Methodist Archives
Museum
F M Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
Theatre Arts
Ranger Stadium
Stadium
Stryxe
Bowling Alley
Chatham Play House
Theatre Arts
Outdoor Education Center
Museum
Little Red Schoolhouse
Museum
Morris Museum
Museum
Summit Historical Society
Museum
Imagine That!!!
Museum
Acorn Hall
Museum
Frelinghuysen Mansion
Museum
Washington Headquarters Museum
Museum
Schuyler-Hamilton House Museum
Museum
East Hanover 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (18) A+
Bottle Hill Tavern
Bar
Madison Fine Wines
Alcohol
Crowley's Cupcakes
Sweets
Carvel's
Sweets
Sugar Rush Candy
Sweets
McCool's Ice Cream Parlour
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Rose City Liquors
Alcohol
The Prospect Tavern
Bar
Gary's Wine & Marketplace
Alcohol
Slamwich Scratch Kitchen
Fast Food
Weenies
Fast Food
Ehinger Center Food Court
Fast Food
Main Street Submarines
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Buy Rite Liquor
Alcohol
IYO Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Chatham Wine & Liquor
Alcohol
Hickory Tree Delicatessen
Deli
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Noah's Bagels
Deli
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
GameChanger
Gym
CKO Kickboxing
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
The Max
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Crossfit 13 Stars
Gym
Groceries (5) A+
Baba's Bakery
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
C-Store
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Woodland Bakery
Bakery
Village Market
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
NP Bagel Cafe
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Barth's Market
Butcher
Kings
Grocery Store
Swiss Chalet Bakery
Bakery
Swiss Chalet Bakery
Bakery
Apricot Dried Fruits & Nuts
Health Food
Parks (32) A+
James Park
Park
Dodge Field
Park
Madison Park
Park
Kinney Park
Park
Summerhill Park
Park
Torey J. Sabatini School Playground
Playground
Ridgedale Park
Park
Zuck Arboretum
Park
Niles Park
Park
Niles Park
Park
Belleau Woods Park
Park
Livesey Park
Park
Cole Park
Park
Gibbons Pines Park
Park
Castle Playground
Park
Memorial Park
Park
McManus Field
Park
Delbarton Field
Park
Beechcrest Park
Park
Shakespeare Garden
Park
Volunteers Memorial Park
Park
Emmett Park
Park
Dale Anderson Memorial Jaycees Tot Lot
Playground
Reasoner Park
Park
Seaton-Hackney Farm Park
Park
Shops (44) A+
Independent Thrift Shop
Clothing
Chatham Booksellers
Books
Hilltop Bicycles
Bicycle
The Loft Salon Madison
Hairdresser
Waverly TV
Electronics
Rose City Beauty
Beauty
Waxing The City
Beauty
McCormick's Contracting
Interior Decoration
Suburban Shoes
Shoes
Madison Mane Salon
Hairdresser
Strandz-Salon
Beauty
Hat Shop Madison
Clothing
Pet Shop
Pets
Snooki Shop
Clothing
Rose City Jewelers
Fashion
Lalaland Hair and Beauty
Fashion
Fast Fix Pro Repairs
Electronics
The Pink Pear
Gift Shop
Rose City Nails
Beauty
PC Problems
Electronics
Once And Again Consignment
Clothing
The Blue Purl
Fabric
Tons of Toys
Toys
Marc Anthony Full Service Salon
Hairdresser
Salvatore Mina Ardi Salon
Hairdresser
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 11.3% take public transportation in Madison.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Madison
Transit Station
Convent Station
Transit Station
Chatham
Transit Station
New Providence
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.3% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Madison is 172/100 - which is 43% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Madison crime rates are 661 per 100k, which is 59% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
578 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
83 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Madison is $157,188 - which is 113% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$157,188 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Madison Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Madison Fire Station
Fire Station
Madison Police Station
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sam Romano, D.M.D.
Dentist
Madison Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Central Dentistry
Dentist
Chatham Township Police
Police
CVS
Pharmacy
Chatham Borough Police Department
Police
Liberty Drug
Pharmacy
Atlantic Neurosurgeon Specialists
Clinic
CVS
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Woodland Ladder Co. 1
Fire Station
Morristown Medical Center
Hospital
Dr. R. M. Brown Dentistry
Dentist
New Providence Police Department
Police
Beacon Health Sciences
Clinic
Ian J. Glucj & Jill E. Chisholm
Doctor
Jeffrey Wolff M.D.
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ewa Awad, D.D.S.
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Madison home prices are $741,300 - which is 134% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$741,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Madison graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
73% B
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (8) A+
St Vincent Martyr School
Madison Montessori School
Rainbow Montessori
Montessori Children'S Academy
Central Avenue School
Madison Junior School
Torey J. Sabatini School
Fm Kirby Childrens Center
Kings Road School
Chatham Day School
Ridgedale Middle School
Chatham Middle School
Magic Kingdom Day Nursery
Southern Boulevard School
Holy Family Elementary School
Lafayette Avenue School
Washington Avenue School
Milton Avenue School
The Montessori Children'S Academy Of Chatham
Eclc Of New Jersey
Briarwood School
Brooklake School
Normandy Park School
Woodland School
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva
High Schools (1) F
Madison High School
Academy Of Saint Elizabeth
Chatham High School
Eclc Of New Jersey
Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Rae Kushner Yeshiva
Oratory Preparatory School
Summit High School
The Morristown-Beard School
Kent Place School
Whippany Park High School
Hanover Park High School
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ratings A+

Madison has an overall rating of 89% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Madison has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Madison crime rates are 59% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Madison is 43% higher than the New Jersey average

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It just Doesn't Get Much Better Than Madison, NJ! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I can't say enough great things about Madison, NJ! I moved here as a young man in my 20's and have had no desire to live anywhere else in the 30 years since. Everything from the fantastic weather all year long, to the wonderful people that make up the community, to the beautiful ...Read More countryside and neighborhoods makes this an outstanding place to live. It is by far one of the best areas in the great state of New Jersey. The schools have impressive graduation rates and very low dropout rates. Everyone who wants to work is able to find a job here. Not every place can say that these days.

There are some attractions that bring folks out for some fun around these parts as well. We have The Gravity Vault in nearby Chatham for rock-climbing fun, Xcelerated Adventures if you're into hang gliding, rafting or kayaking, and the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, which is more my speed. Nice neighborhoods, great people, and entertaining activities make this the best little place ever. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Madison? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      James Park
      Dodge Field
      Madison Park
      Kinney Park
      Summerhill Park
      Torey J. Sabatini School Playground
      Ridgedale Park
      Zuck Arboretum

      Entertainment

      Museum of Early Trades and Crafts Education Annex
      Museum of Early Trades and Crafts
      United Methodist Archives and History Center
      United Methodist Archives
      F M Kirby Shakespeare Theatre
      Ranger Stadium
      Stryxe
      Chatham Play House

      Food & Drink

      Bottle Hill Tavern
      Madison Fine Wines
      Crowley's Cupcakes
      Carvel's
      Sugar Rush Candy
      McCool's Ice Cream Parlour
      Chipotle
      Domino's

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Madison? Of all people who commute, 11.3% take public transportation in Madison.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      13% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Madison? The cost of living in Madison is 172/100 - which is 43% higher than New Jersey.
      Madison
      172

      72% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Madison? Madison crime rates are 661, which are 59% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      661 per 100k people

      72% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 152

      72% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      44%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Madison? The median income in Madison is $157,188 which is 113% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $157,188184% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $76,067155% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Madison a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Madison Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Madison home prices? Madison home prices are $741,300 - which is 134% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $741,300301% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,908101% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Madison have good schools? The Madison graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      51% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Madison a good place to live? Madison has an overall rating of 89% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      9 total surveys

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