Madison New Jersey Real Estate
Madison is situated in the southeastern part of Morris County in New Jersey. For gernerations Madison has been the ideal location for many families and city dwellers looking for a more suburban lifestyle. Even more enticing for families with children, Forbes magazine ranked Morris County the 6th best place to raise a family. This is due in part to a lower than average crime rate compared to the rest of the U.S. and some of the best schools in New Jersey.
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Madison New Jersey Real Estate Market Data (90 Day Averages)
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Proximity to NYC
Although Madison is away from the hustle and bustle of a big city, it offers a convenient commute into New York City by way of the Midtown Direct Train Line or about a 45 minute drive by car. With such an easy commute to Manhattan, most residents are white collar professionals working in sales, management, executive positions or office and administrative jobs, which has lead Madison to boast a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes.
Madison has a historic downtown with tree-lined streets that offer a variety of wonderful shops, restaurants and cafes. For those who need a mall close by, Short Hills Mall is about 10 minutes away. If outdoor recreation is your thing, Madison offers parks, playgrounds, walking trails, athletic fields and picnic areas.
Neighborhoods
- Crestview / Glenfield: This area is primarily single family homes with a few apartment buildings. This is a quiet walkable neighborhood that has been rated among the 15% most wealthy communities in America. The median home price for this area is just over $1 million.
- Shady Lawn Manor / Madison Heights: This is another walkable neighborhood with a mixture of medium sized single family homes (priced around $800k on average) and some apartment buildings. Young children in the neighborhood can attend the Tory J Sabatini elementary school, which serves kids in grades Pre-K through 6 grade.
- Main St / Greenwood Ave: Homes in this neighborhood average around the mid $600k price range and are mostly medium (3 to 4 bedrooms) in size. Main Street has beautiful tree-lined streets with shops and cafes all within walking distance. Central Avenue and Kings Road elementary schools are located in the neighborhood as well as Madison Jr. High, which serves children in grades 7 and 8.
- Borough Center: Average homes in this neighborhood are priced in the low $600k range with smaller single family homes (1 to 2 bedrooms) to choose from. Borough Center is the location of Madison’s only high school, Madison High.
Schools in Madison NJ
Madison has all the charm of a college town and is home to some of the best schools in the state of New Jersey. Drew University, Madison-Florham Park Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University and the College of St. Elizabeth are all nearby, as well as Madison High School, Madison Junior High and several elementary schools.
For a complete list of schools and information, please visit MadisonPublicSchools.org.
To see a complete list of Morris County high school SAT scores versus corresponding property tax rates, visit our Morris County School Performance versus Property Tax Mashup. The results will most likely surprise you.
Community Links
- NJ Transit
- PATH
- Newark Liberty Airport
- Madison NJ Private Schools
- Top Doctors in New Jersey
- Madison Recreation
- Events Calendar
- Madison Golf Courses
- Madison Chamber of Commerce
