Delano, CA vs Madera, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Delano leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 28.3 min). Madera leads in walk score (42 vs 35). Delano leads in crime level (9.4 vs 10.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 51,500 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | R+20.8 |
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70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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