Twenty-five miles up Route 99 from Fresno, Madera is a city of around 65,000 people in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The large and diverse rental market offers a mix of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, with options available to suit any taste or budget. The Madera Speedway serves as one of the city’s most popular attractions, hosting short track races that draw fans from across the region and across the country. The surrounding natural landscape of Madera County provides terrific opportunities for outdoor exploration, with Yosemite National Park and recreation areas at Hidden Lake and Eastman Lake just a short drive away.