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Chico, CA
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Population: 103,898
Home Price: $369,500
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Overview
Chico is a midsize city in the state of California with a population of 103,898. Chico has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
17.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Chico, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Chico
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$33,517
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$60,507
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.2%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Chico
California
United States
Median Age
30.3
42.6
42.3
Gender
Chico
California
United States
Male
49.0%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
51.0%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Chico
California
United States
White
77.1%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.8%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
5.1%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
6.1%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.5%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Chico
California
United States
Median Home Price
$369,500
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,074
$1,406
$801
Family Households
34.6%
34.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.6%
31.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
44.2%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
55.8%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Chico
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.9%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
17.1%
17.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
26.5%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
26.2%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Chico
California
United States
Mathematics
38.3%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
50.4%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Chico
California
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
104.4
35.7
38.0
Robbery
108.5
161.8
40.7
Assault
368.4
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Chico
California
United States
Burglary
283.8
837.2
336.1
Theft
1829.4
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
397.6
588.1
167.1
Arson
50.1
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Chico, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
food truck
mexican food
gluten free
plant based
pickles
wine bar
wine
caf
taco truck
sandwiches
tacos
skincare
pasta
taco bell
craft beer
beer
vegan
cooking
video games
hiphoprap music
baseball
college football
business finance
wrestling
football
pro wrestling
movies tv
padres chargers
teams
basketball
pop culture
dirt track racing
golf
premier league
gaming
soccer
disc golf
mls
inspired by
nft
digital artist
nfts
collection
curator
nature
commissions open
cryptoart
fashion
comic
graphic design
apparel design
photography
comics
animation
motion designer
creative
illustrator
original artwork
video games
car enthusiast
video editing
fighting games
books
anime
movies tv
collector
photography
comics
trading cards
figure collector
rpgs
gaming
disc golf
guitars
gym rat
youtuber
autos
nerdy
music videos
hiphoprap music
video production
sports
quality content
producer writer
business finance
digital marketing
pro wrestling
#election government politics
movies tv
podcast network
fashion
awardwinning
photography
pop culture
creative
journalism
tv
arts
sports
northern californias
nature
space
summer
photography
arts
speedboats
pool
campground
spacious rooms
wake surfing
beach
offleash
winter
fly fishing
mountains
extinguishers
picnic
patio
poshmark
auction bidding
food truck
coffee shop
girl scout cookies
flea market
local businesses
wine bar
drive thru
gift cards
etsy shop
apparel
grocery shop
gas station
apparel accessories
handmade
merch
accessories
etsy
vegan cruelty
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