Madison
An upscale shoreline town with a walkable downtown, private beach associations, and Hammonasset Beach State Park.
- Area
- Shoreline
- Setting
- Shoreline, Suburban
- Price range
- $500K–$750K for entry options; typical homes $750K+
- Often a fit for
- Families, Downsizers
What people love
- Hammonasset Beach State Park, the largest shoreline park in Connecticut
- A walkable downtown with R.J. Julia Booksellers
- Beach neighborhoods and a strong sense of community
Good to know
- Higher prices and tight inventory
- Flood zones and insurance near the water
- About 30 minutes to New Haven
Getting around
I-95 and Route 1; Shore Line East stops in Madison.
Schools
Madison Public Schools, including Daniel Hand High School. Ask Joe for the latest school information, or check the Connecticut EdSight data portal.
Thinking about Madison?
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Also worth a look
- West HavenA shoreline city next door to New Haven, with a long beach and boardwalk, its own Metro-North station, and some of the best value on the water.
- East HavenA shoreline town just east of New Haven with beach neighborhoods, single-family homes, and generally lower price points.
- BranfordA lively shoreline town with a classic green, the village of Stony Creek, and boat tours out to the Thimble Islands.
- GuilfordA historic shoreline town built around one of New England’s great town greens, with colonial homes, farms, and the shore.
Price ranges are general guidance for typical homes, not appraisals. For current SmartMLS sales data in Madison, ask Joe or browse active listings.