Chico, CA Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Chico home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

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Average City Rating
103,301
Population Estimate
$326,213
Median Home Value
92.0%
Employment Rate
37.4%
Bachelor's Degree+

Chico City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Chico home.

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(1 Reviews)

Kim Quintal

Chico is the perfect blend of small-town charm and city convenience. Home to Chico State University, it has a vibrant energy, with cultural events, dining, and shopping that rival larger cities. At the heart of it all lies Bidwell Park, a sprawling natural oasis right in the middle of town. Whether you're exploring its hiking and biking trails or enjoying a picnic under the trees, the park offers a serene escape that makes Chico truly special.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of October 2026

HOUSING DATA (October 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$288
Median Listing Price$475,000
Median Days on Market61
Active Listings223
New Listings76
Total Listings (Active + Pending)295
Avg Listing Price$551,484
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-3%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-6%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.12
Family Dual Income51.6
Median Household Income$53,324
Median Individual Income$24,661
Home Ownership44.7%
Home Value$326,213
Median Rent$1,100
Rent Burden37.7%
Poverty23.2%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED7.5%
  • Highschool Education17.0%
  • Some College38.2%
  • Bachelors Degree24.3%
  • Graduate Degree13.1%
  • Total College or Above37.4%
  • Stem Degree47.6%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male48.8%
  • Female51.2%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married34.5%
  • Divorced12.6%
  • Never Married47.6%
  • Widowed5.4%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityChico
State IDCA
Population103,301

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1824.9%
19–2925.8%
30–3911.9%
40–4910.2%
Age Group% of Population
50–599.3%
60–699.0%
70–795.3%
80+3.5%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation65.0%
Unemployment Rate8.0%
Disabled12.5%

ETHNICITY

White82.0%
Black2.1%
Asian4.7%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0.4%
Other5.1%
Multiple5.1%

OTHER

Hispanic18.4%
Limited English2.1%
Health Uninsured6.8%
Veteran5.4%

Local Discussions

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