Why Live in West Madera
West Madera is a blend of lifestyles, including walkable urban areas, growing suburbs and rural communities, just outside of Madera's city center. Parks and shopping centers nearby make recreation and retail both accessible. “It has a mix of development. Farther west, there’s more agriculture. There’s an industrial area and as far as residential, they have single-family homes, planned unit developments (PUDs), gated communities and homeowners associations,” says local Marisela Ramos, a Realtor at Real Broker, licensed since January 2022. Houses vary by location, with many minimal traditional homes established on gridded streets, near Downtown Madera, between the 1940s and 1960s. Homes are often single-story and priced from $185,000 to $385,000. Farther west, many single-family houses, including ranch-style homes, priced between $300,000 and $620,000, and new traditionals, for $400,000 to $555,000, were built in subdivisions after 1980. Townhouses are priced between $230,000 and $400,000, while monthly apartment rents are about $1,400 to $2,900. Madera Unified School District serves the area. Five elementary schools are zoned for the area, including Howard Elementary, a
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Madera a good place to live?
West Madera is a good place to live. West Madera is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. West Madera is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. West Madera has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.4 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $93,973 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16% of residents. A majority of residents in West Madera are home owners, with 38.7% of residents renting and 61.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving West Madera can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
West Madera neighborhood guide.
Is West Madera, CA a safe neighborhood?
West Madera, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in West Madera?
The median home price in West Madera is $424,210. If you put a 20% down payment of $84,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,200 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $94K a year to afford the median home price in West Madera. The average household income in West Madera is $94K.
What are the best public schools in West Madera?
The best public schools that serve West Madera are:
What are the best private schools in West Madera?
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Home Trends in West Madera, CA
On average, homes in West Madera, Madera sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in West Madera, Madera over the last 12 months is $389,460, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$389,460
Median Single Family Sale Price
$424,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$319,165
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$595,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$302,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$271
Number of Homes for Sale
32
Last 12 months Home Sales
205
Median List Price
$424,210
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
