396 movers in Madison
Dave The Mover
"A family situation necessitated that my aunt move from the home she lived for more than 50 years. The gentlemen who packed and moved her household goods were efficient, honest, kind and patient. As you can imagine this was emotional for her and th..."
A Plus Moving
"My husband and I had just bought a home in the Tampa area of Flordia to retire. Very exciting yet very stressfull. This was a big move and A Plus Moving was there to make it stress free! They were early, showed up ready to work, and very friendly...."
J. Barber Moving & Storage
"J Barber Moving and Storage of Fredericksburg, VA was where I began my move to Florida. My move coordinator, Beverly, was fantastic. Anyone who gets the pleasure of speaking to her will immediately understand what I mean. She answered all my quest..."
Jackson and Brock
"I hired Jackson and Brock to help me load my 2 bedroom 2 story townhouse into what was suppose to be a 16 ft. truck into a 12 ft. truck. The rental company I personally used didn't have the Truck available upon my reservation time. I was freaking ..."
Craig Van Lines
"Complete bait and switch “non-binding” estimates. Told them exactly what I wanted on walk through and my bill ballooned $900 on delivery. When I questioned the new bill it was a 4 month response time to demand payment within 10 days. Absolutely ge..."
Able Moving and Storage
"I can't overstate how painless and easy Able made this move. What could have been a disaster (moving my aging father and mother-in-law) from south Florida to Maryland could not have gone smoother. The team arrived as scheduled and was professional..."
FLYT Moving
"I called FLYT for a long distance move, based on a review on a popular group forum.I hadn’t ever heard of them outside of that post, but was happy with the quote process, if a little nervous because they seemed comparably affordable. I am extremel..."
Route 1 Movers
"Jacob and his team at Route 1 Movers did an absolute fantastic job for our recent move to Stafford, Va. From start to finish, they made sure to take great care our belongings, wrapping fragile items carefully, and performing furniture disassembly ..."
What to know when moving to Madison, VA
TL;DR: Madison at a Glance
- The Vibe:
- A community where 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree and 26.8% are renters.
- The Major Draw:
- The median household income is $70,694, offering a solid financial base for residents.
- The Reality Check:
- Only 1.1% of residents use public transit, making it a car-dependent area.
- Top Tip:
- Prepare for 44.8 inches of rain annually, with 113 rainy days, so invest in good rain gear.
Your Money: Housing & Cost Snapshot
- Median gross rent is $1,074, while the median owner-occupied home value is $350,800.
- With 8.9% of the population living below the poverty line, the community has a mix of income levels.
- Only 1.1% of residents use public transit, so budget for a car.
- Homeownership is relatively high, with 73.2% of residents owning their homes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Data Profiles.
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
Virginia's crime rates show a trend of decreasing violence and property crime over recent years.
- Violent crime: The state annual rate is 203.3 per 100k, which is 37.5% lower than the national rate.
- Property crime: The state annual rate is 1,346.3 per 100k, 13% below the national average.
- Notable trend: The homicide rate has dropped 43.2% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Virginia).
Weather & Getting Outside
Madison County experiences an annual precipitation of 44.8 inches and about 113 rainy days each year. Snowfall is minimal, averaging only 1.1 inches annually.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Shenandoah National Park (4.8 stars, 18,543 reviews)
- Hoover Ridge Park (4.7 stars, 132 reviews)
- Graves Mountain Farm & Lodges (4.5 stars, 603 reviews)
- Early Mountain Vineyards (4.5 stars, 485 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
