Athens, AL vs Madison, MS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Athens
70
#1140 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.7). Athens leads in walk score (21 vs 7). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $57,444).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 30,904 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+17.3 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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