Washington · Metropolitan Area
Chico is a small town in Washington with a population of 3,016. Residents earn $124,700 per year, which is 66% above the national average.
Based on current data, Chico receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Chico stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Chico is $124,700, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Chico among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Chico is $620,300, making it a premium housing market at 120% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,724 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Chico experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 85.4% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.6% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,700 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $76,162 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $99,803 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,739 |
| County GDP | $18,349M |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Healthcare | 720 |
| Retail | 705 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.13% |
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $620,300 |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $740,000 |
| Median List Price | $740,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $216 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.5% |
| Price Drops | 21.4% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,724 |
| 48% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,028 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.13% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.1% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,099/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.9 inches |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 437 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,251/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6226°N, 122.7193°W |
| County FIPS | 53035 |
Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.3% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,251/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 720 |
| Restaurants | 580 |
| Retail Stores | 705 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 23.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |