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Madera, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Madera.

Population: 94,356 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Madera, CA is $385,595 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $406,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,926/month. 37 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with drought, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$385,595

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$385,595
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.7%
10-year appreciation
+108.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$385,595
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$406,000
Median list price
$435,000
Median price per sqft
$250
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
155
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
51
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
49

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,926/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
37
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
4
High schools
9
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
Madera Unified, Madera County Superintendent of Schools, Sherman Thomas Charter High District
Schools include
Lincoln Elementary, John Adams Elementary, Dixieland Elementary, Howard Elementary, La Vina Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Industrial Waste Processing (18.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
25.8 in
Annual snowfall
3.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
188
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
151

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
606
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,454
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,214

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
El Peco Ranch Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT AGNES MEDICAL CENTER, KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - FRESNO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+390 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
22.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,327
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
67.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,365
Average weekly wage
$976
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,307

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MaderaState medianUS median
Median home value$385,595$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$406,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,926/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,327$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Madera, CA?
$385,595.
What is the median sale price in Madera, CA?
$406,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Madera, CA?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Madera, CA?
Typical rent: $1,926/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Madera, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, earthquake.
Is Madera, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AO; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Madera, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Madera, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Madera, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Madera, CA?
37 schools (20 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Madera, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Madera, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Madera, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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