Its ambiance includes a little something for everyone. The New Haven County community is home to the state’s longest shoreline park, Hammonasset State Park, with more than two miles of beach that invites swimming, fishing, sunbathing, nature hikes, biking and a variety of water sports. Madison’s southern section hugs Long Island Sound, while woodlands, farms and open space grace its northern section. The town gracefully blends urban sophistication with small-town charm.
Madison’s quaint, inviting Main Street area has the Madison Art Cinema and an award-winning bookstore that attracts celebrity authors. In town, excellent restaurants, quaint sandwich and sweet shops, and clothing and gift boutiques are also found. In addition, the town green hosts a variety of summer art and craft fairs, antique shows, musical performances, a pet parade and a summer farmers market. Community involvement plays a key role in the town’s character. Madison boasts a sterling reputation for its vast recreational programs, youth sports and school system. A point of pride for residents is the historic E. C. Scranton Library, which contains expansive collections of books and reference materials. The elegant library, which draws several hundred visitors daily, was designed by the architect Henry Bacon, who also designed the Lincoln Memorial.
6,219 people live in Madison, where the median age is 51.8 and the average individual income is $76,513. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Madison, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Shoreline Vine, Cole’s Farm and Greenhouses, and Tracy Brent Collections.
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| Dining | 2.78 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.82 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.01 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.76 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.97 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Madison has 2,425 households, with an average household size of 2.56. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Madison do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,219 people call Madison home. The population density is 176.02 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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