Question 1

Is Madison, MS or Ridgeland, MS cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Ridgeland, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Madison, MS is approximately $317,200 and in Ridgeland, MS it is approximately $241,100 — a difference of $76,100.

Question 2

Is Madison, MS or Ridgeland, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Madison, MS is more walkable. Madison, MS has a Walk Score of 19/100 and Ridgeland, MS has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Madison, MS or Ridgeland, MS?

Accepted Answer

Madison, MS has higher-rated schools. Madison, MS has a school rating of 8/10 and Ridgeland, MS has a rating of 7.6/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Madison, MS or Ridgeland, MS?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Madison, MS	Ridgeland, MS
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Good for now
Median Price	$317K	$241K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$124K ✓ Higher income	$67K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	19/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8/10 ✓ Better schools	7.6/10
Best for	Families with childrenRemote workers needing reliable internetProfessionals looking for affordable housing	Families with kidsRetirees looking for a quiet placeRemote workers who can handle a car commute

Madison, MS vs Ridgeland, MS

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