Chico, CA
4 neighborhoods · 119,097 residents · California
C+
54/100
52
Safety Score
59
Affordability
$72K
Median Income
$450K
Median Home Value
Is Chico, CA a Good Place to Live?
Chico receives an overall livability grade of C+ (54/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in California. Safety scores C+ (52/100). Affordability scores C+ (59/100) with a median household income of $71,541 and median home values around $449,833.
About 42.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.6%. 50% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 32.
$1,369
Median Rent/mo
42.3%
College Educated
6.6%
Unemployment
50%
Owner-Occupied
32
Median Age
119,097
Population
4
Zip Codes
Butte
County
4 zip codes · hover for score · click to view
Low Mid High
Neighborhoods in Chico
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.