In Madera, California, the median home price is $425,231; median household income is $76,627; the population is 160,940; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 493.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 27.9 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Madera at a glance
Population
160,940
Median Household Income
$76,627
Typical Home Value
$425,231
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
493.0
Avg Commute Time
27.9
About Madera
Madera has a population of 160,940. The median home value is $425,231, 51% below the California median. Median household income is $76,627 (23% below the California median). The most populated towns are Madera, Chowchilla, and Yosemite Lakes.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Madera
6 towns, by population.
Madera at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Madera?
- Madera has a population of 160,940 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Madera?
- The median home value in Madera is $425,231. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Madera?
- Median household income in Madera is $76,627 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Madera in?
- Madera is in California.
- How many towns are in Madera?
- Madera contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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