Fairhope, 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.
Fairhope
69
#1262 nationally
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.0). Madison leads in median household income ($124,575 vs $85,456). Madison leads in cost of living index (111 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairhope, AL | Madison, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1262) | 75.5 (#449) |
| Population | 24,974 | 27,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,256 | $413,721 |
| Median Household Income | $85,456 | $124,575 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 7 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | R+17.3 |
Data coverage note: Fairhope is missing data for 1 metric that Madison has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69 Score
Fairhope, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,256
Population
24,974
Crime
Low
Median Income
$85,456
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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