At a Glance
Median Income
$100,197
$49,158 per capita
Home Value
$700,700
Zillow: $328,211
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Butte Creek Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Butte Creek Canyon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butte Creek Canyon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butte Creek Canyon residents earn a median household income of $100,197 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,158. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% 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 Butte Creek Canyon is $700,700 , 149% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,211. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Butte Creek Canyon reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in Butte Creek Canyon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butte Creek Canyon has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population783
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,197
Per Capita$49,158
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
C+
Home Value$700,700
Rent
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$328,211
Housing Units391
Rent Burden34.1%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,962/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,025 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+28.2%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Butte Creek Canyon was built in 2004.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.