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Madison, Virginia

Town · Population 210 · #208 in Virginia
Madison, Virginia

Madison is a town in and the county seat of Madison County, Virginia, United States. The population was 205 at the 2020 census..

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About Madison

Set in the northern part of Virginia, Madison is a tiny community counting 210 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Madison is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 875 residents per square mile.

📰 Madison News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Madison Unique

  • One of 23 places in the US named Madison — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
  • Positioned in northern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Madison

  • Pig N Steak — barbecue
  • The Bavarian Chef — german
  • Giovanna's — italian
  • Jenny Lynd's Pizza — pizza
  • Mad Pepper — american
  • Mandarin Express — chinese
  • Miranda's Restaurant — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Henry Wingate Studio · Art gallery
  • Madison County Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Madison

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Madison

  • Madison County High
  • Madison Primary
  • Waverly Yowell Elementary
  • William H. Wetsel Middle

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)210
Rank in state#208 of 227
Land area0.24 sq mi
Density875/sq mi
Coordinates38.3794, -78.2586

🗺️ Map of Madison