At a Glance
Median Income
$63,619
$25,288 per capita
Home Value
$335,900
Zillow: $425,530
Median Rent
$1,237/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
402/100K
1,265/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
62.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.5% smoking rate
How Madera Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Madera's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Madera a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Madera residents earn a median household income of $63,619 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,288. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,638 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Madera is $335,900 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,530. Median rent is $1,237/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Madera reports 402 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,265/100K. The murder rate is 4.4/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Madera hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
62.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Madera has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population67,133
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density3,406/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born26.7%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$63,619
Per Capita$25,288
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$8,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,078
Housing
B+
Home Value$335,900
Rent$1,237
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$425,530
Housing Units18,241
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent402/100K
Property1,265/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault273/100K
Burglary102/100K
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation262 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+62.3%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Madera was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
26.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.