Madera, CA vs National City, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 19.1). National City leads in walk score (69 vs 42). Madera leads in cost of living index (119 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 68,079 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+16.8 |
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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