At a Glance
Median Income
$124,700
$76,162 per capita
Home Value
$620,300
Zillow: $597,574
Median Rent
$1,724/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
531/100K
4,599/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
237 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chico a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 0.7% (81% 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.
Safety & Crime
Chico reports 531 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,599/100K.
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. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,016
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,251/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,700
Per Capita$76,162
Unemployment0.7%
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%
Crime
F
Violent531/100K
Property4,599/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI28 (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.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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