New Haven metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to Madison, CT
$850,000Median listing price
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About Madison
Madison is the region's eastern shoreline anchor and its priciest town by median listing — a classic Connecticut coastal town built around the Madison Green Historic District and Hammonasset Beach State Park, the state's largest shoreline park (2+ miles of beach). Housing mixes historic homes near the green, beach cottages, and substantial waterfront properties.
Home prices in Madison
The median listing price in Madison is $850,000.
Top places in Madison
- Hammonasset Beach State Park — Connecticut's largest shoreline park, 2+ miles of beach (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Meigs Point Nature Center — aquarium and exhibits inside the park.
- The Madison Green Historic District — village center with the green and churches.
- Downtown Madison — shops and restaurants along Boston Post Road.
- Surf Club Beach — town beach on the Sound.
Commuting from Madison
- Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~30 minutes (approximate; via I-95).
- Shore Line East from Madison station to New Haven Union Station: about 25 minutes (approximate; weekday service — verify current CTrail timetable).
- NYC access via New Haven Union Station (Metro-North ~2 hours to Grand Central, approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~2 hours 15 minutes (approximate; highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in Madison
Public schools: Madison Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Madison FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Madison, CT?
The median listing price in Madison is $850,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Madison, CT?
Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~30 minutes (approximate; via I-95). - Which school district serves Madison, CT?
Madison is served by Madison Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.