Life in Madera research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Madera over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Madera:
The population in Madera is 67,133.
The median home value in Madera is $417,951.
The median income in Madera is $63,619.
The cost of living in Madera is 115 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Madera is $1,237.
The unemployment rate in Madera is 11.9%.
The poverty rate in Madera is 26.0%.
The average high in Madera is 73.9° and the average low is 47.6°.
Crime in Madera summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Madera. Key points include:
There were 1,078 total crimes in Madera in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Madera is 1,571.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Madera is 393.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Madera is 1,177.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Madera is -25.86% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Madera / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,078 | 1,571.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 270 | 393.5 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.9 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 51 | 74.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 184 | 268.2 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 808 | 1,177.7 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 70 | 102.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 549 | 800.2 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 189 | 275.5 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Madera summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Madera. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Madera is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Madera is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Madera is $417,951.
The median income in Madera is $63,619.
| Living Expense | Madera | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 124 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 119 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 139 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Madera is 73.9° and the average low is 47.6°.
There are 36.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.5 inches of precipitation each year with 1.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Madera |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 36.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.0 |
The current population in Madera is 67,133. The population has increased 13.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67,133 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 66,784 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 66,173 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 65,575 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 64,833 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 64,362 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 64,058 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 63,398 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 63,053 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 62,559 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 61,899 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 61,151 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 60,221 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 59,006 | - |
12.7% White with 8,523 White residents.
3.0% African American with 2,000 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 107 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 1,285 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 98 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 39 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 1,235 Two Or More residents.
80.2% Hispanic with 53,846 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Madera | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.7% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.0% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 80.2% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Madera is 50.8% female with 34,100 female residents.
Madera is 49.2% male with 33,033 male residents.
| Gender | Madera | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
25.0% of adults in Madera completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Madera completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Madera completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Madera completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Madera completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Madera completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Madera completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Madera completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Madera completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Madera | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 25.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.9% of households in Madera earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Madera earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Madera earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Madera earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.8% of households in Madera earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Madera earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Madera earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.9% of households in Madera earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.8% of households in Madera earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.7% of households in Madera earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Madera | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.9% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 19.4% | 12.6% |