Living in Madera, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Madera · Census data 2020–2024
Madera has 67,831 residents with a median age of 30.4. The median household income is $63,933 (36% lower than the California median), the median home value is $359,900, the median rent is $1,353/month.
Madera at a glance
- Population
- 67,831
- Median age
- 30.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $63,933State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $359,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,353/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Madera a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.6%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Madera
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Madera the median home value is $359,900, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,353 per month, which is 37.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,851 a month in housing costs.
Madera median household income
The median household income in Madera is $63,933 and the income per person is $24,200. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Madera: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,562
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.82
Madera demographics
- Population
- 67,831
- Median age
- 30.4
- Under 18
- 30.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 17,526
- Foreign-born
- 25.6%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Madera ›
Education in Madera
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Madera have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Madera
- Unemployment rate
- 12.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.7%
Madera vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera | 67,831 | $63,933 | $359,900 | $1,353 |
| Madera Acres | 9,846 | $78,457 | $346,800 | $1,685 |
| Parkwood | 1,758 | $61,645 | $237,500 | $1,536 |
| Parksdale | 2,885 | $51,587 | $274,700 | $1,656 |
| La Vina | 789 | $22,745 | — | — |
| Fairmead | 1,229 | $46,680 | — | $1,418 |
| Bonadelle Ranchos | 5,465 | $132,723 | $486,800 | $1,941 |
| Madera Ranchos | 3,037 | $126,583 | $492,600 | — |
| Biola | 1,070 | $43,185 | $246,100 | $980 |
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What is the median household income in Madera, CA?
The median household income in Madera is $63,933, 36% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Madera?
The median home value in Madera is $359,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Madera?
The median gross rent in Madera is $1,353 per month, about 37.7% of household income.
Is Madera, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.6%; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
What is the median age in Madera?
The median age in Madera is 30.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Madera?
The average commute to work in Madera is 26 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Madera?
The unemployment rate in Madera is 12.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Madera?
10.9% of adults in Madera have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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