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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Madison

Madison, TN has 9 affordable and income-based rental properties with a combined 1,671 units. Of the 5 properties with inspection scores, 3 rated excellent and 2 rated good, and none of the 6 flood-mapped properties carry high flood risk -- a reassuring picture for renters weighing their options here.

9
Properties
1,671
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

Affordability

Madison has 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 1,339 units, offering a range of affordable rental options for eligible households. Median rent, median income, and renter share figures are not available in our current data for this city.

Census ACS
🛡️ Safety

Safety

Violent crime rate data for Madison, TN was not available in FBI Crime Data Explorer at the time of publication. When evaluating any neighborhood, we encourage renters to review local police reports and visit the area at different times of day.

  • Flood risk: Of the 6 HUD-assisted properties mapped in Madison, none are identified as high flood risk.
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🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 25 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Madison

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Madison rates 25 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 23 out of 100 (Minimal Transit) for transit, and 14 out of 100 for bikeability. Most errands and commutes will likely require a personal vehicle.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
7 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 7 public schools across 1 district serve Madison, including 6 elementary and 1 middle school. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living

Cost of Living in Madison, TN

Madison does not have median household income data available in our current dataset. As an affordable housing resource, the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Madison -- spanning 1,339 total units -- are income-restricted, meaning eligibility and rent levels are tied to your household size and income rather than local market rates.

  • HUD-assisted properties: 6 buildings with 1,339 total units
  • Program types include: HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC (tax credit) housing

Rent at income-restricted properties is typically calculated as a percentage of your household's adjusted gross income, which can make these homes significantly more affordable than market-rate options in the area.

BEA / BLS
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Madison have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a positive sign for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(5 of 9 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (2)No score (4)

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