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Madison, Wisconsin: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Madison had 2.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 11% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4). The median household income is $78,050 and the median home value is $372,900. Population: about 278,001 (Census, 2020-2024). Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Madison?
Madison's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.1 per 1,000 residents, based on 616 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is 11% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4) and 35% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 5 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 5,406 (18.8 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 26% between 2021 and 2025 (828 to 616).
| Offense (2025) | Madison count | Per 1,000 | Wisconsin per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 616 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 5 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 60 | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 96 | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 455 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,406 | 18.8 | 10.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 394 | 1.4 | 0.97 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,747 | 16.5 | 7.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 265 | 0.92 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Madison changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 828 | 6,722 | 10 |
| 2022 | 828 | 6,496 | 7 |
| 2023 | 833 | 6,449 | 10 |
| 2024 | 732 | 5,307 | 7 |
| 2025 | 616 | 5,406 | 5 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Madison Police Department's own reports.
How does Madison compare with Wisconsin?
Households in Madison have a median income of $78,050 (Wisconsin: $77,485). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $372,900, and half of renters pay more than $1,413 a month. About 278,001 people live on 84 square miles of land, roughly 3,325 per square mile. The city lies in Dane County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Madison | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 278,001 | 5,914,872 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,050 | $77,485 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $372,900 | $266,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,413 | $1,087 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 2.7% | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 59.9% | 33.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 46.0% | 67.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 31.8 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Madison?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Madison. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is Mendota Locks (16 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Dane County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Madison?
Madison city limits had 1 highway work zone in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Roads listed: US 12 EB. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Madison?
Federal school lists place 57 public and 26 private schools within Madison. 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Ice Age National Scenic Trail. 5 state parks or recreation areas: Capital Springs State Recreation Area, Cross Plains State Park, Governor Nelson State Park, Lake Kegonsa State Park and New Glarus Woods State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Madison
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Madison city limits, plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). It is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Pawn America (Madison).
Liquor stores
30 liquor stores are on the map inside the Madison city limits: 7 Seas Liquor and Beer, Badger Liquor (Madison), BarleyPop Tap & Shop (Madison), City View Liquors, Cork 'n Bottle, Ernie's Liquor, Fusion Smoke & Spirits, Harley's Liquor & Bait and 22 more. Wisconsin has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Madison city limits: Planned Parenthood (2 in Madison).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Madison?
In 2025, Madison had 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (616 reported), 11% lower than the Wisconsin rate (2.4). The property-crime rate was 18.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Madison?
$78,050 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $77,485 for Wisconsin.
How much do homes cost in Madison?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $372,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $266,500 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Madison?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Dane County as “Relatively Moderate”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Janesville, WI (35 mi) · Waukesha, WI (60 mi) · Rockford, IL (60 mi) · West Allis, WI (71 mi) · Milwaukee, WI (74 mi) · Dubuque, IA (76 mi)
More: Wisconsin statewide numbers · county page: Dane County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Madison city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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