Economy
Looking for a place to locate your business or your family? Madrid is a great place to live and do business! In addition to a convenient location close to many major employers, Madrid provides the benefits of a small town, including K-12 education, a variety of student activities, several day-care options, the new High Trestle Trail, a range of housing, services and activities for senior citizens, and many active community organizations.
Major employers in Madrid include the Madrid Home for the Aging and the Madrid Community Schools. Other local employers include Continental Labs and a wide variety of small businesses providing nationwide, regional and local products and services [see business directory].
Location
Located in central Iowa only 25 minutes northwest of the Des Moines metro area, Madrid is also within 25 minutes of Ames, the home of Iowa State University, and the business centers of Ankeny, Boone and Perry. Madrid is ideally situated as a business location at the junction of state highways 17 and 210, 12 miles (15 minutes) west of I-35, 18 miles (20 minutes) north of I-35/80 and 12 miles (15 minutes) south of US highway 30.Employment
Employment is available both locally and in nearby communities. The many commuters to the communities of Des Moines, Ames, Ankeny, Boone, Perry and others find Madrid a convenient place to live. Mean travel time to work for Madrid residents is 27 minutes (U.S. census 2000).Major employers in Madrid include the Madrid Home for the Aging and the Madrid Community Schools. Other local employers include Continental Labs and a wide variety of small businesses providing nationwide, regional and local products and services [see business directory].