Madera, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Madera, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65.3

D

out of 100

Overview

Madera is a California city with a population of approximately 68,079, part of the Madera, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $426,523. Median household income is $61,626.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 68,079 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $426,523 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $61,626 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.3 minutes
  • Part of the Madera, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

68,079

Source: Census ACS

$426,523

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$61,626

Source: Census ACS

28.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

119 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Madera County (county-level results)

38%
59%
Democrat 20,981
Republican 32,344
Leans R+20.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 48.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 39.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 47.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 40.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65.3

Location

Madera, CA (36.9528, -119.8806)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.