Livability Score

52
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sno White
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Madera County Fairgrounds
Attraction
Madera Drive-In Cinema 2
Cinema
Movies Madera
Cinema
Circle Gallery
Art Gallery
Madera County Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (13) F
Panda Express
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Yum Yum Donuts
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Carniceria Y Tacos Mexico
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Frank A Bergon Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Pak 'N Save
Grocery Store
Super Save
Grocery Store
Meat Market
Butcher
Rancho San Miguel Market
Grocery Store
Parks (14) C-
Riverview Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Madera-Lions Town and Country Regional Park
Park
Mike Howe Field
Park
Courthouse Park
Park
Swimming Pool Park
Park
Pan-Am Park
Park
McNally Memorial Park
Park
Knox Park
Park
Millview Park
Park
Millview Park
Park
Parkwood Park
Park
Shops (12) F
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Walmart
Department Store
Sears
Department Store
Aaron's
Furniture
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
All Star Cuts
Hairdresser
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Market
Discount Store
Valero
Convenience Store
Love's
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
ampm
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Madera.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7%
F
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cost of living D

The cost of living in Madera is 115/100 - which is 18% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D+

Madera crime rates are 2,078 per 100k, which is 27% lower than California
Property Crime
1,617 crimes per 100k
C+
Violent Crime
461 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment D-

The median income in Madera is $49,335 - which is 23% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$49,335
F
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Madera City Fire Department Station #7
Fire Station
Madera Fire Department Station #6
Fire Station
Madera Police Department Headquarters
Police
Pill Box Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Madera Community Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Madera home prices are $237,500 - which is 42% lower than California
Home Price
$237,500
A
Home Appreciation Rate
30%
A+
Home Affordability
4.8x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Madera graduation rate is 57% - which is 28% lower than California
School Test Scores
33%
F
High School Grad. Rates
57%
F
Elementary Schools (38) D-
John Adams Elementary
St Joachim School
George Washington Elementary
James Madison Elementary
Lincoln Elementary
Sherman Thomas Charter
Sherman Thomas Charter
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Alpha Elementary
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy
Ezequiel Tafoya Alvarado Academy
Furman (Duane E.) High (Independent Study Program)
Matilda Torres High
James Monroe Elementary
Sierra Vista Elementary
Nishimoto Elementary
Millview Elementary
Virginia Lee Rose Elementary
John J. Pershing Elementary
Gould Educational Center
Madera County Independent Academy
Enterprise Secondary
Parkwood Elementary
Crossroads Christian School
High Schools (21) F
Madera High
Sherman Thomas Charter High
Sherman Thomas Charter High
Madera South High
Furman (Duane E.) High (Independent Study Program)
Pioneer Technical Center
Mountain Vista High
Mountain Vista Educational Center
Gould Educational Center
Madera County Independent Academy
Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary)
Enterprise Secondary
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ratings F

Madera has an overall rating of 42% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes
B-
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Corrupted town in California 0.5 rating By Jason Lucas ( Dec 20, 2016) You do not ever want to move to this town. Not only is the police department corrupt. But the court system will back them. The worst town to live in California. Is madera California. ...Read More Read Less
No Denying the Beauty of Madera, But... 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 10, 2015) There is no denying the beauty of Madera CA. I have been living in this Central California suburb for more than a decade now. What I like the most about this small city is the cost of living. This place has the best of both worlds. Consider the nearby silicon valley for instance. ...Read More Unless you are working for a technology company or holding a big position in a government office, you cannot afford a decent lifestyle there. The same fact holds good for places like San Francisco or Los Angeles. Go up north and you will find that weather is a bit extreme for a comfortable living. Madera, on the other hand, is not only affordable when it comes to homes and things you value but has a great weather year-round.

Note that, all parts of Madera are not equally good. Avoid areas that have poor school ratings and areas near highways. Another indication you are living in a safe neighborhood is that your home is built after 2000 and is properly managed by a builder. Unless you are in your early 20s, you will not find any problem spending weekends here. For teens and singles this city has nothing much to offer except good education and a decent job. Fortunately, the cities nearby compliment the features found in Madera. There are some great restaurants where foods are tastier than you can find in major cities in California. And when it comes to price, you can't beat this city. Everything is less expensive here be it a household item or motel room. So, if you are looking to move into this city and are able to earn a decent paycheck, you will have no problem leading a moderate lifestyle. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Madera? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Riverview Park
      Rotary Park
      Rotary Park
      Madera-Lions Town and Country Regional Park
      Mike Howe Field
      Courthouse Park
      Swimming Pool Park
      Pan-Am Park

      Entertainment

      Madera County Fairgrounds
      Madera Drive-In Cinema 2
      Movies Madera
      Circle Gallery
      Madera County Museum

      Food & Drink

      Panda Express
      Jack in the Box
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Carl's Jr.
      Carl's Jr.

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Madera? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Madera.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Madera a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Madera Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Pill Box Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors