Madera Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Madera, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 223
- Median Sale Price: $690,500
- Average Sale Price: $4,428,670
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $253
- Average Days on Market: 84
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 98.3%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Madera moved 45.4% up (from $475,000 to $690,500). The number of homes sold was 48.7% up compared to the prior month (150 vs. 223). Average days on market shifted 3.4% down (87 days to 84 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 50.7% up (from $458,227 to $690,500). Sales volume is 79.8% up year-over-year.
What This Means
Madera's real estate market is showing genuine momentum heading into summer 2026, though it's important to separate real signals from statistical noise. The dramatic jump in sales volume—nearly 80 percent year-over-year—likely reflects improved data collection rather than an actual market explosion, so the real story lies elsewhere. The meaningful indicator is the median price surge of 50.7 percent annually, now sitting at $690,500. This substantial appreciation suggests strong demand and limited inventory relative to buyer interest, particularly as we enter the traditionally busy spring and summer season.
What's particularly telling is how quickly homes are moving. The median time on market dropped to 84 days, and sellers are capturing 98.3 percent of their asking prices—a sign of a seller-favorable market. However, there's an interesting contradiction in the active listings: 664 homes waiting, yet the median asking price ($489,000) sits notably below what homes are actually selling for. This suggests newer listings are priced conservatively, possibly indicating some seller caution despite strong sales data.
The property mix heavily favors land (151 of 223 sales), which may reflect investor activity or development interest in Madera. For traditional homebuyers, the tightening market with median prices up half a million from last year represents a challenging affordability landscape in what remains a more affordable part of California.
Madera Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93636 | 174 | $2,562,000 | $264 | 87 |
| 93637 | 28 | $408,500 | $249 | 73 |
| 93638 | 21 | $445,000 | $242 | 108 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAND | 151 | $10,562,500 | N/A |
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 63 | $440,000 | $257 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 6 | $503,750 | $276 |
| OTHER | 2 | $582,500 | $173 |
| MOBILE | 1 | $48,000 | $46 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| Under $100K | 1 |
| $100K - $199K | 3 |
| $200K - $299K | 11 |
| $300K - $399K | 9 |
| $400K - $499K | 50 |
| $500K - $749K | 43 |
| $750K+ | 106 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 664 active listings in Madera with a median asking price of $489,000 and an average of 73 days on market.
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