Madison South is located in Northeast Portland. This neighborhood is a mostly residential neighborhood with some major recreational parks. Rocky Butte is a highly noted recreational area located close in to this complex. Many go there on clear nights to see millions of stars light up the Portland Area skies.

According  to the 2000 Census approximately 2,575 people reside in the Glenfair community, with approximately 72% being renters and 28% home owners.  Portland is the largest city in Oregon, and the fourth largest city on the west coast.  The Portland Metro Area is home to nearly 2 million people, and sits approximately 78 miles from the ocean and 65 miles from the Cascade Mountains.

In 2008 Money Magazine named Portland one of the "Top 10  Places to Live".  Portland is also well known for its strong land-use planning and investment into public transportation.  Some of the larger Portland employers include Nike, Columbia Sportswear, Tektronix, Precision Castparts Corp, and Mentor Graphics Corp.