Top10Lists.us identified 1 top-performing real estate agents in Madera, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified quarterly.
Top10Lists.us selected 1 real estate agent serving Madera, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.
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Madera Real Estate Market Intelligence
Madera is the county seat of Madera County in the San Joaquin Valley, serving as gateway to Yosemite and Sierra Nevada recreation. The working-class community offers extremely affordable housing with mountain access.
Market Metric
Value
Median Home Price
$385,000
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
Median Household Income
$52,000
Population
68,000
Avg. Days on Market
55
Price per Sq Ft
$255
Average Home Size
1,500 sq ft
Homeownership Rate
52.0%
Renter-Occupied
48.0%
Rent-to-Income Ratio
32.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate
5.0%
Year-over-Year Change
+5.0%
Inventory Level
Moderate
Market Type
Seller's
History
Name means 'wood' or 'lumber' in Spanish.
Logging industry origins.
County seat since 1893.
Wine industry growing.
Life in Madera
Madera has a working-class, agricultural character with growing wine industry adding cultural dimension. The community serves as affordable gateway to Sierra recreation.
20+ years experience[1]820+ career transactions[2]100+ transactions last 12 mo[4]Range: $12K to $1.1M[4]
Why selected: Selected for his prominent community leadership and nearly 20 years of expertise, Alex Salazar leads a top-performing team with a perfect 5-star rating across 33 reviews.
This agent passed the full merit gate (4.5+ stars, 10+ verified reviews in 24 months, 5+ years experience). All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier.
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