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Is Madera Acres, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7872% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,616about $7,051/month · 3% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$346,8004% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most homes (84.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,480 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 150 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Madera Acres
$1,787
Crestline
$1,631
Golden Hills
$2,485
East Whittier
$1,896
Orange Cove
$1,482
Capitola
$3,322
Corte Madera
$3,500+

How much do households earn in Madera Acres?

Under $25k
13.2%
$25k–50k
16.0%
$50k–100k
37.0%
$100k–150k
16.0%
$150k+
14.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Madera Acres overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Madera Acres, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Madera Acres

🏛️ Property tax$2,345a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$223a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Madera Acres

Commute to work29.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home84.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Madera Acres?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $619 a month less.

Renting
$1,787
Owning
$2,406

Owning assumes a typical $346,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,680 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Madera Acres, CA?

Renting in Madera Acres costs a median of about $1,787 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Madera Acres?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,480 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Madera Acres cheap or expensive?

Madera Acres is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $84,616. It ranks 150th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Madera Acres?

The median homeowner in Madera Acres pays $2,345 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Madera Acres more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Madera Acres?

The median home value in Madera Acres is $346,800, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

9,846 people live in Madera Acres. Numbers are typical (middle) values.