Housing in Madison County

The inside story on rent prices
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Madison County averages $881/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Nebraska median of $1,072 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Madison County FMR Area are $716 for a studio, $793 for 1‑bedroom, $1,038 for 2‑bedroom, $1,344 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,595 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $157 increase for a 2-bedroom in Madison County shows a 18% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Madison County was 2.5% in 2024, compared to Nebraska at 2.8% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Towns near Madison

City
County
State
Miles
Madison
NE
0.0
Madison
NE
9.4
Stanton
NE
13.8
Madison
NE
14.2
Madison
NE
16.0
Stanton
NE
18.1
Madison
NE
20.5
Platte
NE
25.4
Platte
NE
25.9
Madison
NE
26.6
Colfax
NE
26.7
Platte
NE
26.8
Colfax
NE
28.4
Colfax
NE
32.4
Platte
NE
33.9
Platte
NE
35.2
Boone
NE
36.1
Boone
NE
37.3
Colfax
NE
38.7
Platte
NE
39.5
Boone
NE
39.7
Colfax
NE
43.8
Platte
NE
45.1
Boone
NE
49.9
Boone
NE
50.1

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