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Chico, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,174
Population
772/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$21,311 per capita
$160,300
Home Value
$345,908 Zillow
$1,130
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
274
Violent Crime/100K
1,210 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,300 home value, $1,130/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
274 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$160,300
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
418
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$160,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$345,908
Median Sale Price
$232,000
Median List Price
$232,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.5%
Owner-Occupied
37.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$1,130/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
81 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.1%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$124
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $160,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,908 |
| Median Sale Price | $232,000 |
| Median List Price | $232,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $124 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,130 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 81 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.1% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $124 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 418 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 28.6% |