North Central Florida

Madison County, FL home buyer guide

Today's mortgage rates, FHA loan limits, and first-time buyer programs available in Madison and across Madison County.

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Madison County snapshot

Median home price

$165,000

Population

18,000

FHA loan limit (1-unit)

$524,225

County seat

Madison

Madison County sits in North Central Florida, anchored by Madison. The median home price here runs around $165,000, and most buyers qualify for FHA, Conventional 97%, or Florida's Hometown Heroes assistance program.

Today's example payments

Monthly payment on a $165,000 Madison County home

Estimates include principal, interest, Florida property tax (~0.98%), and homeowners insurance (~1.25%). PMI/MIP varies. Updated June 14, 2026.

Live rates

Conventional

Monthly payment

$1,299

Rate (mid): 6.520%
Down payment: $8,250 (5.0%)
Loan amount: $156,750

5% down · PMI applies

FHA

Monthly payment

$1,276

Rate (mid): 6.145%
Down payment: $5,775 (3.5%)
Loan amount: $159,225

3.5% down · MIP included

VA

Monthly payment

$1,298

Rate (mid): 6.020%
Down payment: $0 (0.0%)
Loan amount: $165,000

0% down · no PMI

Hometown Heroes

Monthly payment

$1,325

Rate (mid): 6.270%
Down payment: $0 (0.0%)
Loan amount: $165,000

Up to $35K assistance

Educational estimates only. Your actual rate and payment depend on credit, debt-to-income, property type, lender pricing, and the exact insurance quote for your home.