Madison, AL

Madison is a city located in Madison County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,811. The city is the county seat of Madison County. The city was founded in 1819 and named for James Madison, fourth President of the United States.

Madison is located at 33°5′N 86°27′W (33.097°N 86.45°W). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

The climate in Madison is classified as humid subtropical with significant rainfall throughout the year due to its location near the Gulf Coast region of Alabama and Mississippi. The average annual temperature ranges from in January to in July; however temperatures can range from as low as during winter to as high as during summer months due to its location on the Gulf Coast Plain which receives abundant amounts of moisture from both air and water sources.

The average annual precipitation totals around . Due to this weather pattern, vegetation within Madison typically includes trees such as oak and hickory along with other flowering plants such as magnolia and camellia which are native to areas near bodies of water such as rivers and lakes which often provide moisture for plant growth even during periods when other areas may be experiencing drought conditions elsewhere within Alabama or Mississippi In addition to its natural environment, Madison has also been known for its manufacturing industry including automobile production by companies such as Ford Motor Company (which opened a factory there in 1903) and Lockheed Martin Corporation (which opened a factory there in 1961). However since 2000 many factories have closed leaving behind vacant buildings that have led some residents to call for redevelopment or revitalization efforts aimed at bringing new businesses and jobs into town while preserving what makes Madison unique including its historic architecture dating back over 100 years including notable examples such as The Masonic Temple (built 1892), First Presbyterian Church (built 1886), City Hall (built 1909), Courthouse Annex Building (built 1914) among others .

Real estate prices vary greatly depending on location within Madison but generally speaking properties closer to downtown or major roads tend to be more expensive than properties further away from these focal points . In general however it should be noted that homes located outside of designated suburban development areas are typically cheaper than those found within established neighborhoods although prices can still increase significantly if one moves closer into an urban core area . Prices also vary considerably based on size – small apartments or condos can cost less than houses while larger homes may cost more – although this trend has begun changing somewhat in recent years with larger homes becoming more affordable especially if they are situated outside of major metropolitan areas . Additionally real estate prices tend not to change much over time unless there is an event – like a natural disaster – that causes demand for property either locally or nationally .