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Chico, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
102,032
Population
2,969/sq mi density
$67,929
Median Income
$38,201 per capita
$455,300
Home Value
$461,353 Zillow
$1,442
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
581
Violent Crime/100K
2,511 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,929 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$455,300 home value, $1,442/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
581 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$455,300
62% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,442/mo
24% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.3%
32% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
45,570
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$455,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$461,353
Median Sale Price
$462,500
Median List Price
$445,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.3%
Owner-Occupied
55.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,442/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,625/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
40 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
51
Price Drops
27.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$287
Active Inventory
140
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
44.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $455,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,353 |
| Median Sale Price | $462,500 |
| Median List Price | $445,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $287 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,442 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,625 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 40 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 27.1% |
| Homes Sold | 51 |
| Active Inventory | 140 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $287 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 44.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 45,570 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 36.8% |