Chowchilla

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Chowchilla, CA Area Guide

Rural character and California style combine in this Central Valley community

Rural Small Town Safe Low Crime Diverse Golf

Chowchilla is a small Central Valley community located about midway between Merced and Madera on the Golden State Highway. Historically an agricultural city, the culture of Chowchilla is still largely influenced by its farm town roots. The Chowchilla Madera County Fair is the biggest event of the year, drawing thousands of people from around the region every spring.

Contrasting with the distinctly rural character, many of the city’s neighborhoods display a more typically Californian aesthetic, with Mediterranean-style homes and palm tree-lined streets. The local rental market features a broad variety of apartments and single-family homes, allowing you to find the perfect place to fit your lifestyle and budget.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Chowchilla, CA is $1,153 for one bedroom, $1,069 for two bedrooms, and $1,365 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chowchilla has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,153/month
719 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chowchilla, CA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

40 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Alview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Dairyland Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Fairmead Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Ronald Reagan Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Merle L. Fuller Elementary

Public

Grades K-2

508 Students

Dairyland Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Wilson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Chowchilla High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.