Real Estate Investing in Madera County, California

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12 ZIP codes • Population: 159,473

Should you buy in Madera County, CA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (42/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.8 / 5 (45/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 12.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 β€” slower evictions, more regulations.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.9% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $459,213
Avg Monthly Rent $1,718
ZIP Codes 12

Investing in Madera County Real Estate

Madera County (CA) covers 12 ZIPs and 9 municipalities. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been lackluster across most of the geography.

Across Madera's 12 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The 0% renter share in Madera masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$459,213
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,718
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (CA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Madera, CA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
47%
Days Pending
2/2
61 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Madera County

2 Colleges 5,907 Students 1,141 Off-Campus Renters
C
Madera Community College
2-Year Public Β· 5,825 students
πŸ“ ~1,141 students rent off-campus
D
San Joaquin Valley College-Madera
Vocational For-Profit Β· 82 students

Investor Insight: With 1,141 students living off-campus, Madera County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Madera County

ZIP Codes in Madera County, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madera County

What monthly rent should investors expect in, CA?

Rents in, CA run near $1,718/mo. Compared with median home prices of $459K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is, CA good for landlords?

, CA operates under CA law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect consistent treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

What type of investing works in, CA?

Most investors in, CA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 2.8/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Does, CA make sense for an investment property?

, CA posts an investability rating of 2.8/5, with median home values near $459K and average rents around $1,718/mo. That combination puts it in the impressive tier for investor interest.

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