Name: Madera, CA
Rating: 0.0

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Living in Madera, CA

Ranks better than 52% of areas Follow

Population

65,575

Median Age

28.7 Years

Madera Area Facts

Madera has a Livability Score of 52_/100, which is considered poor
Madera crime rates are 36% lower than the California average
Cost of living in Madera is 18% lower than the California average

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What do the locals think about Madera?

50%

Family friendly

38%

Public transit is accessible

25%

Walkable to grocery stores

13%

Yards are well-kept

75%

Lots of parks

13%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

63%

A quiet area

13%

Sense of community

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Madera Reviews

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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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