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Sunday, 24 August 2008
DEMOGRAPHICS LOCATION
“The Perfect Location” Madera County in the “heart” of California, the “Passageway to the Sierras” is located in the exact center of California. Madera residents find they have easy access to Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks along with access to the Pacific Coast, Bay Area and Southern California. Madera County encompasses 2,147 square miles, with the City of Madera covering 10.23 square miles. The City of Madera has an elevation of 282 feet. GROWTH TRENDS Population (January 1, 2008)
The city of Madera has a population of 56, 710 (2.2% change since January 1, 2007)
The county of Madera has a population of 150,887 (2.0% change since January 1, 2007) Population Projections by County
| Year | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2030 | 2040 | 2050 | | Madera County | 124,696 | 162,114 | 212,874 | 273,456 | 344,455 | 413,569 |
SOURCE: State of California Department of Finance For additional population reports on Madera and other Counties and Cities in the State of California please visit the State of California Department of Finance website EMPLOYMENT
July 31, 2008 – Data Not Adjusted for Seasonality
March 2007 Benchmark The unemployment rate in Madera County was 8.9 percent in June 2008, down from a revised 9.0 percent in May 2008, but above the year-ago estimate of 7.0 percent. This compares with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 7.0 percent for California and 5.7 percent for the nation during the same period. SOURCE: State of California Employment Development Department The city also draws employment from the Fresno metropolitan area, 22 miles south; Chowchilla metropolitan area, 14 miles north; Merced, Oakhurst, Kerman and Firebaugh. Projections of Employment by Industry and Occupation for Madera County (statistics are available for both short-term (2007-2009) and long-term (2006-2016) projections) Madera County Snapshot is provided by the State of California Employment Development Department and the Labor Market Information Division, for additional information specific to Madera visit the State of California Labor Market Information Division for Madera County SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR MADERA COUNTY (2006) Average Household Size 3.31 Population 25 Years and over 89,439 High School Graduate or higher 67.90% Bachelor's Degree or higher 10.70%
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS FOR MADERA COUNTY (2006) Labor Force 57,603 Median Household Income $39,068 Median Family Income $44,241 Per Capita Income $16,745
SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau DISTANCES TO MAJOR POINTS OF INTEREST (from the City of Madera) Los Angeles | 240 miles | San Francisco | 166 miles | Fresno | 22 miles | Sacramento | 153 miles | Carmel/Monterey | 164 miles | Yosemite National Park | 100 miles |
CLIMATE
One of the most desirable features of Madera is its climate. Madera is typically warm, dry, with relatively low humidity. The average July high temperature is 99.6 with an average high temperature in January of 47.9. Prevailing Winds: NW, Mean Hourly Speed 6.1 mph. Weather Averages | Period | Min. Temp. (F) | Max. Temp. (F) | Rain (Inches) | | January | 37 | 54 | 2.19 | | April | 47 | 74 | 1.00 | | July | 63 | 96 | 0.01 | | October | 48 | 80 | 0.74 |
SOURCE: Weather.com Madera Weather Facts July is the average warmest month The highest recorded temperature was 116 degrees F in 1961 On average, the coolest month is December The lowest recorded temperature was 15 degrees F in 1949 March is the average wettest month.
REAL ESTATE DATA Rentals: Average monthly rent for 3-bedroom home $1159 (October 2007, Madera Housing Authority) Average monthly rent for 2-bedroom apartment $797 (October 2007, Madera Housing Authority)
Home Prices Average purchase price for new 3-bedroom home $351,000 (2007 Madera MLS) Average purchase price for existing 3-bedroom home (8-11 years old) $270,000 (2007 Madera MLS) Median home price in Madera County $210,000.00; the price statistics are derived from all types of home sales – new, existing, condos and single-family. ( California Association of Realtors, May 2008)
| Year | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | | Average Home Price | $230,000 | $285,000 | $310,000 | $295,000 |
SOURCE: Grubb & Ellis Pearson Realty SOURCE: Madera County Economic Development Commission TRANSPORTATION Air: Fresno Yosemite International Airport offers both passenger and freight service and is located within a half hour’s drive from the city of Madera and is located at 5175 East Clinton Way, Fresno (559) 621-4500 Private air traffic is serviced through Chowchilla Airport or Madera Municipal Airport (MAE). Madera Municipal Airport (General Aviation) offers a 5,544 foot runway and is located at 4020 Aviation Drive (559) 674-6958
Bus: Regional: Greyhound Bus Lines, 123 North E Street (559) 674-4664 Local: Dial-a-Ride, 123 North E Street (559) 661-7433 Local: MAX Transit, 123 North E Street (559) 661-7433 Local: Madera County Connection, 123 North E Street (559) 661-7435 Local: Taxi Services
Trucking Firms: There are over 100 common carrier companies serving the Madera area and over 10 general-haul truck lines in Madera County. Express Delivery Firms: DHL Worldwide Express (800) 225-5345 Fed Ex (800) 463-3339 U.S. Postal Service - Express Service, 201 South D Street (800) 275-8777 United Parcel Service (800) 463-3339 California Overnight (559) 276-6935
Rail: Ports: Port of Stockton, 104 miles to the North Port of Oakland, 153 miles to the North Port of Sacramento, 175 miles to the North Port of Long Beach, 265 miles to the South
Highways: State Freeway 99 and State Route 145 transect the City of Madera State Highway 152 is 15 miles to the North Interstate 5 is 47 miles west via State Route 152 in Chowchilla
PUBLIC SAFETY Madera City Fire Department
Division HG Station #1
14225 Road 28, Madera CA 93638
(559) 661-5498 Madera City Police Department
330 South C Street, Madera CA 93638
(559) 674-5611 Madera County Fire Department
14225 Road 28, Madera CA 93638
(559) 675-7799 Madera County Sheriff
14143 Road 28, Madera CA 93638
(559) 675-7787 Madera County Sheriff 'Operation Lost & Found'
Bass Lake Substation
(559) 642-3201 California Highway Patrol
3051 Airport Drive, Madera CA 93637
(559) 675-1025
GOVERNMENT The City of Madera operates under the Council/Manager form of government. It is governed by a five-member City Council, all of whose members are elected at large, and who serve four-year terms, with the Mayor elected by the City Council, serving for one year. The Board of Supervisors is the legislative and executive governing body of Madera County government. One Supervisor is elected from each of the five supervisory districts of the County, each serving a four-year term.
TAX INFORMATION Madera County levies the 1% Proposition 13 Tax Rate (i.e. $1 for every $100.00 of Assessed Valuation) plus various voter approved debt service tax rates depending on the particular area within the County. Retail sales tax rate is 7.75 percent.
ECONOMIC INCENTIVES
The City of Madera has several designated Enterprise Zone areas. Enterprise Zone businesses can earn in excess of $37,000 in state tax credits over a five year period for each qualified employee. The Enterprise Zone is administered by the Madera County Economic Development Commission (EDC). The Madera County EDC is also responsible for Foreign Trade Zones, Recycling Market Development Zones and a Small Business Revolving Loan Program. For more details information about these programs or to view an Enterprise Zone map, please visit the Madera County Economic Development website or call (559) 675-7768. Top Manufacturing Employment in Madera County
There are over 100 manufacturing and processing plants in the Madera Area. Major production concentrations are wine, glass bottles, food machinery, farm equipment, air cooling units, corrugated box manufacturing, and plastics. SOURCE: Madera County Economic Development Commission Top 10 Non-Manufacturing Employment in Madera County
Significant employers in the Professional Service Industries include: SOURCE: Madera County Economic Development Commission DRIVER’S LICENSE AND AUTO LICENSE INFORMATION
In California, you may drive for one year with your valid driver’s license from other states. Upon becoming a permanent resident, you must register for a California Driver’s License within ten days of residency and you must license and register your automobile within twenty days of residency. An international driver’s license is required for those persons from other countries wishing to drive in California. For more information, contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles at 800-777-0133. This information courtesy of Madera County Economic Development Commission ; additional Demographic Information can be found at following websites: City of Madera, Madera County, State of California Labor Market Information Division, State of California Employment Development Department, State of California Department of Finance, and U.S. Census Bureau
WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND THE PALM TREE AND THE REDWOOD?
The word “Madera” means “Wood” in Spanish. The City was originally named for its timber-based economy. Drive six miles north of the San Joaquin River on Highway 99 and you’ll notice an odd couple in the center of the highway divider: a palm tree paired up with an evergreen. Legend has it that this marks the divide between Southern California (the palm tree) and Northern California (the evergreen). While no one has been able to verify the origin of the trees, a public outcry went up in the late 1980s, when the trees were nearly bulldozed to make room for Highway 99. Cal-Trans relented, and the trees remain a symbolic reminder of Madera’s place in the center (between north and south) of the State. The geographical center of the State is located in North Fork (Madera County) where an attractive wooden sign at the intersection of North Fork Road and Auberry Road marks the point. This is about 20 miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. HOW RURAL ADDRESSES ARE ORGANIZED
Are rural addresses and what the numbers mean a mystery to you? Do the numbers have a meaning or are they just randomly selected? The roads and avenues and the way addresses are assigned follow a very logical and well-thought-out system. These rules apply to all portions of Madera County except incorporated cities and metropolitan areas, which have their own systems. Roads and Avenues: “Avenues” run east and west; “Roads” run north and south, boulevards or drives run diagonally or are curved. Roads and avenue numbers originate in southwest Madera County. For example, Road 20 is 20 miles from the western-most Point of Madera County. Avenue 20 is 20 miles from the southern-most Point of Madera County. Odd and Even Numbers: House numbers on the north and east side of roads are odd numbers. House numbers on the west and south side of roads are odd numbers. There are 800 numbers per mile running 100 through 899. In mountainous areas where an irregular road pattern occurs, numbers are assigned on the basis of 1000 numbers per road mile.
Reprinted with permission from the 2004 Welcome to Madera Supplement to the Madera Tribune |
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