Madera, CA metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Madera, CA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$407K

7.8% YoY

Days on Market

74 days

6.3% YoY

Active Inventory

485

5.3% YoY

Homes Sold

64

39.0% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Madera, CA metro area Market Summary

The Madera, CA metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $407K, down 7.8% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 74 days on the market, 6.3% shorter than a year ago.

There are 485 homes for sale — 5.3% fewer than last year. With 7.6 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 115 new listings were added during this period, down 41.6% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 98.6% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 29.7% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.0% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

80

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 7.6
Days on Market 74
Price Drops 20.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.6%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 3.7%
Days on Market (National: 66) 12.1%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. California Median

Median Price (California: $780K) 47.8%
Days on Market (California: 60) 23.3%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price.

Madera, CA metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$450K

Price per Sq Ft

$241

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.6%

Months of Supply

7.6

Sold Above List

29.7%

Price Drops

20.0%

New Listings

115

41.6% YoY

Pending Sales

112

Off Market in 2 Weeks

17.9%

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