Madera Acres, CA

4 Apartments for Rent

Legend has it that the palm tree and pine tree in the Highway 99 divider in Madera were planted there to mark the divide between Southern California and Northern California. Madera means "wood" in Spanish, and the city was founded and built by those in the lumber industry.

Madera Acres lies in the northwest corner of the City of Madera in California. Madera is located southeast of San Juan and San Francisco and just northwest of Fresno. More than 9,000 people make their home in Madera Acres. Madera County was established in 1893 along the path of the Southern Pacific Railroad. Although Madera was founded later than its neighbors along the Southern Pacific Railroad--Berenda, Modesto, Borden, Mintum and Merced -- it was planned and laid out by the California Lumber Company at the point where the company's flume intersected the railroad. The communities of Madera celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2007. Madera County is famous for its wineries and its close proximity to Yosemite National Park.

Moving to Madera Acres

When moving to Madera Acres, you'll have very few weather worries to keep you from moving day. Being at the dividing line between Northern and Southern California means picture-perfect weather nearly year round. Of course, California has its wet and dry seasons, but for the most part, things stay pretty calm (other than earthquakes and forest fires). Although you may want to avoid the hottest month of the year if possible -- July -- since temperatures can average in the mid 90's most days and moving in the intense heat can be a miserable experience.

Rental properties are few and far between in Madera Acres. Those looking to find apartment or a house rent with all utilities paid may have a difficult time. If you're lucky enough to find a house for rent in Madera Acres or duplexes for rent, be sure to take your completed rental application to your rental appointment along with a driver's license or other state-issued photo identification card. You'll also need your security deposit, any pet deposit that applies to your situation and the first and last months' rent. And be prepared to pay more than you might in other places, since Madera Acres has a cost of living that is higher than the rest of the country.

Although Madera Acres is a suburban neighborhood, it is reported to have the highest percentage of farmers, foresters and fishers living in the community than 99 percent of all American neighborhoods.

The Neighborhood of Madera Acres

When looking for housing for rent in Madera Acres, you may have difficulty finding any specific neighborhoods, as Madera Acres is one large neighborhood of its own. Madera is made up primarily of medium to large homes with three or more bedrooms. Most of the residences in Madera Acres are single-family homes or mobile homes, and most of the real estate is owner occupied. Only about 10 percent of all rental property is vacant at any given time, and this rate is 43 percent lower than the national average.

Most residents in the neighborhood of Madera work in sales and in the services industry, or have executive or management positions or other types of professional occupations. Although many people share the ride through carpooling when going to and from work in Madera Acres, most people own their own vehicles.

Life in Madera Acres

Madera County and Madera Acres are considered the Gateway to Yosemite National Park and has some famous local attractions of its own. Visitors and Madera dwellers enjoy visiting Home Grown Cellars pomegranate farm in the heart of pomegranate country. The Madera County Courthouse Museum showcases the rich history of the logging industry in Madera. And don't forget to taste your way through the area on the famous Madera Wine Trail along Highways 99 and 145.