At a Glance
Median Income
$47,679
$29,493 per capita
Home Value
$276,400
Zillow: $249,497
Median Rent
$989/mo
27.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
21.4%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
19.4% smoking rate
How Berry Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berry Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berry Creek a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berry Creek residents earn a median household income of $47,679 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,493. The unemployment rate stands at 21.4% (494% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berry Creek is $276,400 , 2% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,497. Median rent is $989/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
8.4% of adults in Berry Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berry Creek has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population793
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans22.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,679
Per Capita$29,493
Unemployment21.4%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
B
Home Value$276,400
Rent$989
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$249,497
Housing Units645
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation2,325 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute46 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Berry Creek was built in 1982.
34.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.