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Living in Madison, Wisconsin
As the capital city of the state of Wisconsin, Madison is one of the most metropolitan cities in the area. However, it’s not the largest city in the state and is surprisingly small for a capital city. It’s home to more than 235,000 people, second only to Milwaukee. This makes it the 81st largest city in the whole country. However, don’t let its size think that it’s not a good place to live in. This city can actually be the perfect home for you and your family, depending on what you’re looking for in life.
Madison is situated on an isthmus, which is basically a narrow strip of land which connects two bigger land masses that is flanked by large bodies of water. In Madison’s case, it’s Lake Monona and Lake Mendota which surrounds it. Lakes Wingra, Waubesa, and Kegonsa also surround the city, making it a very picturesque place, beautiful especially during spring and summer. If you’re into fishing, or if you simply love to visit lakes, then you’re certainly going to love this city and all that it has to offer.
Madison’s population, which is about 235,000, as I previously mentioned, consists mostly of single people. 65% of the population is single, while 43% is married. This might just account for the surprisingly vibrant night life that can be found in the city. Indeed, you’ll notice that Madison is pretty lively, and that the locals are particularly friendly. Another thing that accounts for this is probably the presence of the University of Wisconsin, which is situated in this city. Many young people from around the state come here in order to study. With so many young and unmarried people around, Madison is certainly an exciting place to live in. It has many restaurants too, as well as a very active theater community. The people of Madison just love music so there’s always somewhere to go to during the weekend.
It is also said that Madison is a very bike-friendly city. If you don’t get squeamish at the thought of exercise and would like to save a few bucks by not using your car, then this city will certainly delight you. You can also take this hobby one step further and go visit Madison’s countryside which is truly beautiful and scenic.
Several magazines have also ranked Madison high as one of the best places to raise a family, with its impressive quality of life. So, if you’re planning to start anew, this is the best place to do so. Its population is happy and healthy, and what’s more, you can be part of it.
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