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Madera County, CA home prices

Madera County, CA: the typical home is worth $425,715 as of 2026-05, up +1.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $259/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Madera County is cooling and overvalued — a stretch for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.7%Cooling
Valuation+16%Elevated
Affordability5/10Stretched
Market66 daysBalanced

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1975: $31,435 → 2026: $425,715 (13.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$425,7152026-05
1-year+1.7%
5-year+26.4%
10-year+96.2%
Since 2000n/a
Population165k2024
Median income$66,0842023 · 6.4× income
Median rent$2,339/mo2026 · 6.6% gross yield
New homes/yr1,3432024
Price / sq ft$259listings
Days on market662026-06
Active listings5462026-06
Price cuts19%of listings

Market read

At $425,715, homes in Madera County sit 17% below the California median ($509,844) and 82% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #35 of 58 California counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 66 days on the market, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~16% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$2,101/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,339/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Mariposa County, CA ($401,400) · Fresno County, CA ($409,749) · Merced County, CA ($419,169) · Tuolumne County, CA ($392,406) · Mono County, CA ($761,908) · Stanislaus County, CA ($468,300)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Madera County, CA?
The typical home in Madera County is worth $425,715 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Madera County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Madera County affordable?
At 6.4× the local median income of $66,084, Madera County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Madera County?
Median rent is $2,339/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.6% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Madera County?
Homes here take a median of 66 days to sell, with 19% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2003$109,785
2004$132,926
2005$166,266
2006$212,320
2007$230,949
2008$200,010
2009$153,841
2010$142,638
2011$141,664
2012$136,832
2013$151,183
2014$181,824
2015$200,241
2016$212,451
2017$216,579
2018$251,132
2019$267,565
2020$283,282
2021$315,845
2022$376,053
2023$393,651
2024$402,569
2025$418,972
2026$423,175