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Ian Ortiz

Best companies to work for in Chico?

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 ...

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Hazel Castillo

Anyone regret moving to Chico?

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...

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Henry Jimenez

Moving to Chico with kids -good idea?

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,...

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Ellie Morris

Chico quality of life -am I missing something?

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...

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Zoey Parker

Studio apartments in Chico -options?

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.

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Gloria W.

Commute times in Chico -how bad?

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...

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Silas Ramirez

Is Chico worth it salary-wise?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Olivia

Anyone work in healthcare in Chico?

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 ...

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Carson

Rent in Chico getting crazy

Alright, It's a a mid-size city city with about 102K people. Thoughts? Appreciate any input.

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evan_mind

What Chico does better than anywhere else

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...

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Roger P.

Internet providers in Chico?

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...

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Silas Ramirez

Is Chico getting better or worse?

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...

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Paul W.

Rent prices in Chico getting crazy

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.

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declan_mama

Chico is underrated, change my mind

Hey, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Autumn Thomas

Chico quality of life -am I missing something?

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...

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Adam W.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Chico?

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!

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Ellie Morris

Top 5 things I love about Chico

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...

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James Ross

Housing market in Chico right now

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...

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Adam W.

Weekend activities in Chico?

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...

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Kennedy Ramos

First time home buyer in Chico

Curious what people think. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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denverlocal2021

Anyone else love living in Chico?

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.

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Gloria W.

First time home buyer in Chico

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...

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Caleb

How is the nightlife in Chico?

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...

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Charlotte Wright

Is Chico still affordable?

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...

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Lydia Patel

Anyone regret moving to Chico?

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...

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Charlotte Wright

Job market in Chico for tech?

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.

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Andrew P.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Chico?

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...

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Roger P.

Should I move to Chico or stay in New York?

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...

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Dylan Foster

Best neighborhoods to rent in Chico?

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.

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