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Madera, California

Madera, California, in Madera county, is 21 miles NW of Fresno, California. The city is considered part of the Fresno metropolitan area. Madera has a population of 43,207.

The People and Families of Madera

In Madera, about 46% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, Madera is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Madera had a median family income of $31,927.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Madera ($13,060). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Madera Housing

About 53% of housing units in Madera are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in Madera benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in California.

Commuting

In Madera, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Madera strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Madera Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 17%Madera Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Madera, CA

Comparing Madera to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home63
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime21

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