Chico, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Kitsap County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,016 Population 1,251/sq mi density
$124,700 Median Income $76,162 per capita
$620,300 Home Value $597,574 Zillow
$1,724 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,700 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$620,300 home value, $1,724/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chico, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$124,700
66% above
$76,162 per capita
Home Value
$620,300
120% above
Zillow: $597,574
Median Rent
$1,724/mo
48% above
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
43% above
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
5% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Chico Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Chico's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Home Value
220%
Rent
148%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chico a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chico residents earn a median household income of $124,700 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,162. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chico is $620,300 , 120% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $597,574. Median rent is $1,724/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

48.3% of adults in Chico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above the national average). 99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chico has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). 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 19.

Data Overview

People

Population3,016
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans18.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,700
Per Capita$76,162
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B+
Home Value$620,300
Rent$1,724
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$597,574
Housing Units1,175
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation437 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Chico was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.