Chico, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
102,032 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,929 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$455,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$674 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,267 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Butte County
5
Chico Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Butte County
6
Chico Metro Area
6
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 3 43
Feb 8 4 46
Mar 7 3 50
Apr 3 1 54
May 2 0 62
Jun 1 0 69
Jul 0 0 75
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 1 0 69
Oct 2 0 60
Nov 5 1 49
Dec 8 4 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 3, CA
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Schools

Pleasant Valley High
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Marigold Elementary
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Loma Vista
<1 miles, E
Sierra View Elementary
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

California State University-Chico
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Butte College
12 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Enloe Medical Center
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
Adventist Health Feather River
13 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Oroville Hospital
23 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
58 miles, N • 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
74 miles, S • 3.2 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
110 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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