Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
14%
Chowchilla
Chowchilla, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,155
Population
14,676
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Rural character and California style combine in this Central Valley community
Rural
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Small Town
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Diverse
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Golf
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,249
Average: $78,823
Education
2,266
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,189
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chowchilla has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Chowchilla, CA is $1,155 for one bedroom, $1,071 for two bedrooms, and $1,367 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chowchilla has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,155/month
719 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chowchilla, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
183 Students
Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
Public
Grades K-8
216 Students
Public
Grades K-5
490 Students
Public
Grades K-2
489 Students
Public
Grades K-8
216 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
470 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,017 Students
Gateway High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.