Madison named one of the top ten places to live in the U.S.

MADISON – Madison has been named one of the top ten places to live in the United States, according to an annual study.

Niche, a research and ranking platform, releases a report each year that weighs data from the Census Bureau, FBI, NOAA, the Niche local survey and other sources to rank more than 12,000 communities across the country.

In 2025, Madison ranked as the 9th best place to live. In the report Niche stated, “Madison is a suburb of Huntsville with a population of 58,335. Living in Madison offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Madison there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Madison and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Madison are highly rated.”

A recent review from a Madison resident of the city on Niche’s website stated, “I like living in Madison because it creates a community with many different backgrounds and people! Southern hospitality is a real thing and people are kind and authentic towards you. There are also really great career opportunities here!” The top place to live was once again Colonial Village in Arlington, Virginia. Home to just over 3,000 people, the neighborhood received the best possible grade when it came to public schools, health and fitness, commute, nightlife and family-friendliness.

“This year’s results highlight significant growth in the South, which is well represented across our Best Places to Buy a House and Lowest Cost of Living categories,” Niche PR Manager Zach Chatham said.

Niche also listed Madison as the best place to live in Alabama, best place to raise a family in Alabama and best suburb to live in Alabama.