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Living in Madera, CA
Explore Madera and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.7 / 10
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Madera at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population67,831
Median Household Income$63,933
Median Home Value$359,900
Median Gross Rent$1,353
Median Age30.4
Average Household Size3.8
Unemployment12.6%
Work From Home6.9%
Homeownership54.7%
Housing Vacancy5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Madera is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Madera and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Madera
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$359,900
Median Gross Rent$1,353
Homeownership54.7%
Housing Vacancy5.6%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Madera, CA
Median Household Income$63,933
Unemployment12.6%
Work From Home6.9%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Madera and how households are structured
Population67,831
Median Age30.4
Average Household Size3.8
Madera is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Madera
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Madera point to very hot summers, cool winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High97.7°F
Average Winter Low38.6°F
Annual Rainfall10.8 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Madera
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Madera is located in Madera County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Madera County.
County Intelligence
Madera & Madera County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Madera is located in Madera County, California.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Madera.
Current NarrowTheList data for Madera shows a population of about 67,831. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Madera County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Madera.
For someone considering a move to Madera, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.