Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move
Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Median household income is $67,929, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,442 for rent here. With a population of 102K, Chico is a mid-size city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather ...
Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where mo...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 4 years and The median home value here is around $455,300, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 102K, Chico is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $67,...
Curious what people think. I relocated for work and It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. Household incomes average around $67,929 in Chico. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families tha...
Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Chico sits at 581.3 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is dece...
Hey folks, Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
OK so I'm retired and Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some ...
Alright, It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. Thoughts? Appreciate any input.
Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Sacramento and Household incomes average around $67,929 in Chico. Crime rate is something to consider -Chico sits at 581.3 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit nee...
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $455,300 on average. With a population of 102K, Chico is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $455,300, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Chico sits at 581.3 per 100K. The weather ta...
Longtime lurker here, I work in consulting and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $455,300 on average. Rent is about $1,442/month for a decent place. It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. I'd say it's better for families than youn...
Anyone else noticing rent going up fast in Chico? Over the last year, I feel like prices went up at least 10-15%. I'm paying $1442 for a 1BR which feels okay for the area. Are there any neighborhoods that are still affordable? Thinking about moving to a cheaper area.
Hey, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to.
First post here. I relocated for work and With a population of 102K, Chico is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new devel...
I'm a 55-year-old real estate agent and Household incomes average around $67,929 in Chico. With a population of 102K, Chico is a mid-size city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Chico? TIA!
With a population of 102K, Chico is a mid-size city. Median household income is $67,929, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Chico? The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's...
OK so We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Chico sits at 581.3 per 100K. Homes are going for about $455,300 on average. Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think...
Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 17 months ago and Median household income is $67,929, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,442/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $455,300, which is pretty steep...
Curious what people think. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Hello, It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective.
Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young s...
First post here. Median household income is $67,929, which feels about average for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. Household incomes average around $67,929 in Chico. Homes are going for about $455,300 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a...
Just moved here 18 months ago and Household incomes average around $67,929 in Chico. It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Pros...
Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and With a population of 102K, Chico is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,442/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $455,300 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is...
I relocated for work and There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Longtime lurker here, I work in tech and It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
So, I've been here for 20 years and The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $455,300 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friend...
Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $1,442/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $67,929 in Chico. With a population of 102K, Chico is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. The suburbs are...
Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Chico sits at 581.3 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.