Fairmead, CA

Fairmead is a small rural community in the Central Valley, tucked right between Chowchilla and Madera along Highway 99. Surrounded by wide-open farmland and orchards, the area is made up mostly of modest, older homes on generous lots. With few businesses of its own, the neighborhood serves as a quiet, low-key home base for residents who work and spend their days across the surrounding area.

Living here means you will rely on neighboring Chowchilla or Madera for everyday errands, groceries, dining, and schools. Highway 99 sits right at your doorstep, making commutes north toward Merced or south toward Fresno simple and straightforward. For prospective residents looking for an affordable, unpretentious rural setting with quick highway connections, Fairmead offers a calm and simple lifestyle.