Madera Information
Located in California’s Central Valley, Madera (pop.
45,850) offers affordable small-town living on the
periphery of a large metropolitan area (Fresno is 18
miles south). It’s a place where families can afford
spacious houses and their kids can join 4-H or play
sports a few blocks from home. Madera is the home of
Valley Children’s Hospital, one of the largest
children’s hospitals in the U.S. Educational needs are
served by the Madera Unified School District, featuring
20 schools; among them is a California Distinguished
Elementary School. College courses and training are
available through State Center Community College and
CSU, Fresno.
Yosemite National Park may be the most familiar nearby
landmark, but it’s only the beginning. Madera is less
than two hours from three National Parks. A sampling of
events in and around Madera reflect the area’s colorful
history: Coursegold Rodeo, Logger’s Jamboree, Sierra
Mountaineer Days, Indian Fair Days, and California State
Gold Panning Championships, to name a few.
Locally, the city’s seven major parks offer a variety of
picnicking and sporting accommodations, and a municipal
swimming pool. The par-72 championship Municipal Golf
Course hosts a number of tournaments and features
banquet facilities. Skydivers and ultralight aircraft
pilots need only drive to the municipal airport to
indulge their passion.
Madera is located in the geographic center of
California. Situated along the Highway 99 corridor, the
location is ideal for businesses serving northern and
southern California. The Madera Municipal Airport,
accommodates most business jet and turbojet aircraft
with a 4,500-foot main runway. Fresno Yosemite
International Airport, just 35 miles south, offers
flights by 11 airlines and supports major cargo
services. Madera is served by the BNSF and Union Pacific
rail lines, as well as Amtrak.
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