Living in Madera County, California

Madera County is a county in California with a population of around 157,327, part of the Madera, CA MSA metro area. The main communities are Madera, Chowchilla.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,971/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $395K. The county has a relatively high unemployment rate at 7.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 53°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Madera County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 34 and a predominantly working-class population (15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.