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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.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Madera Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Madera is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Madera is $423,813.
The median income in Madera is $63,933.
Madera's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Madera Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Madera | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 127 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 118 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 123 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 119 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Madera, CA Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Madera Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Madera
The current population in Madera is 67,831. The population has increased 15.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67,831 | 1.0% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Madera
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Madera is:
12.2% White with 8,304 White residents.
2.9% African American with 1,989 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 70 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 885 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 119 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 189 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 1,251 Two Or More residents.
81.1% Hispanic with 55,024 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Madera | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 81.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Madera
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Madera is 50.8% female with 34,463 female residents.
Madera is 49.2% male with 33,368 male residents.
| Gender | Madera | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Madera for adults over 25
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24.0% of adults in Madera completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Madera completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Madera completed high school / ged.
19.0% 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.
1.0% of adults in Madera completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Madera completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Madera | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 24.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Madera, California
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6.1% of households in Madera earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Madera earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.3% of households in Madera earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Madera earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.7% of households in Madera earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Madera earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Madera earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.2% of households in Madera earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.0% of households in Madera earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Madera earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Madera | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







