At a Glance
Median Income
$94,531
$55,070 per capita
Home Value
$492,400
Zillow: $328,211
Bachelor's Degree+
54.5%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
14.8% smoking rate
How Butte Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Butte Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Butte Valley a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Butte Valley residents earn a median household income of $94,531 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,070. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% 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 Valley is $492,400 , 75% 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 1986.
Education
54.5% of adults in Butte Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Butte Valley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population870
Median Age56.3 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,531
Per Capita$55,070
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
B+
Home Value$492,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$328,211
Housing Units511
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation509 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.5%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+26.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Butte Valley was built in 1986.
47.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% 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.