Moving to Madison, NJ

About Madison

Madison — "the Rose City" — is one of Morris County's signature downtowns: a walkable Main Street of shops and restaurants, an in-town rail station with true Midtown Direct service, Drew University's wooded campus. It pairs genuine commuter convenience with small-town civic life.

Home prices in Madison

Home prices in Madison vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Madison

• Downtown Madison / Main Street — the borough's celebrated shopping and dining district.
• Drew University — the wooded "University in the Forest" campus.
• Madison station — the historic in-town rail station.
• The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts — Madison's history museum.
• The Madison Public Library.
• Memorial Park — central park and recreation.
• Bottle Hill Day — the borough's signature annual street festival.

Commuting from Madison

• NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines from Madison station, in town; Midtown Direct trains to New York Penn (per NJ Transit's Morris & Essex schedule; read September 24, 2026).
• Rome2Rio estimated 58–62 minutes Madison to New York Penn (read September 24, 2026); a 2026 commuter guide estimated 50–60 minutes — runtimes vary by train; verify against the current timetable.
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~30–40 minutes (approximate; 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, NJ?
  Home prices in Madison vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Madison, NJ?
  NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines from Madison station, in town; Midtown Direct trains to New York Penn (per NJ Transit's Morris & Essex schedule; read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Madison, NJ?
  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.

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