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City of Chowchilla, California

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About homes in Chowchilla

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Chowchilla in Madera County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1992Median year built1U.S. 1980
39%Built before 198016% built since 2010
79%Detached single-family18% in 5+ unit buildings
57%Owner-occupied156% statewide
$364kMedian home value1California median $735k
25Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Chowchilla was built in 1992, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the California median of 1976. That is newer than the Madera County median of 1988.1 Chowchilla's housing is newer than the national mix: 39% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 6% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 31%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it much the same age as Madera County as a whole (37% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 2000s, the common first-time jobs are the first roof replacement, original water heater and HVAC, and warranty paperwork on anything still covered. Housing in Chowchilla is mostly detached single-family: 79% of units, with 8% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

57% of occupied homes in Chowchilla are owner-occupied, in line with the California share of 56%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Chowchilla is valued at $364,000 (ACS), below the California median of $734,700. Within Madera County the median is $393,200, so Chowchilla sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Madera Muni Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3

Heat is the governing season: about 109 days a year reach 90°F and 30 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 11 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,356 heating and 1,749 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 The coast is about 88 miles away, so storm systems arrive without salt air.4,5 Chowchilla sits in IECC climate zone 3B (Hot-Dry).6 Building permits in Chowchilla are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Chowchilla housing units by year built
Before 19403%
1940-195911%
1960-197924.9%
1980-199924.3%
2000-200931%
2010 or later5.8%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Madera Muni Ap, 11.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Chowchilla, CA?

Most home remodeling projects in Chowchilla, CA land between $25,550 and $134,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Chowchilla?

The median home in the city of Chowchilla was built in 1992, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the California median of 1976. That is newer than the Madera County median of 1988. Chowchilla's housing is newer than the national mix: 39% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 6% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 31%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it much the same age as Madera County as a whole (37% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Chowchilla climate like for exterior work?

The Madera Muni Ap station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Heat is the governing season: about 109 days a year reach 90°F and 30 reach 100°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 11 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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