Chico, CA

Living in Chico

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 59
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 55
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 77
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Schools 28
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Residents

95k Population +9.4k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
53% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years41%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black2%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate17%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone18%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
18  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$328k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$966 Median Monthly Rent +$157 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas59%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chico

United States45
California55
Chico Metro Area50
Butte County50

Property Crime in Chico

United States48
California56
Chico Metro Area61
Butte County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 8 2
Feb 46 8 2
Mar 50 7 1
Apr 54 3 0
May 62 2 0
Jun 69 1 0
Jul 75 0 0
Aug 74 0 0
Sep 69 1 0
Oct 60 2 0
Nov 49 5 1
Dec 42 9 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chico

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Tornado7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chico, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chico, CA

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Notre Dame School
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Chico, CA

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Simpson University
65 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chico, CA

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Enloe Medical Center
2 miles, SW
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Oroville Hospital
23 miles, SE
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Glenn Medical Center
27 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Chico, CA

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