Chico, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Chico, California Summary
Life in Chico research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Chico over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chico:
The population in Chico is 102,790.
The median home value in Chico is $453,459.
The median income in Chico is $65,932.
The cost of living in Chico is 117 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Chico is $1,360.
The unemployment rate in Chico is 6.9%.
The poverty rate in Chico is 22.2%.
The average high in Chico is 72.6° and the average low is 48.1°.
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Chico, CA Crime Report
Crime in Chico summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chico. Key points include:
There were 2,292 total crimes in Chico in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chico is 2,236.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chico is 574.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chico is 1,661.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chico is -3.79% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Chico Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chico / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,292 | 2,236.1 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 589 | 574.6 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 60 | 58.5 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 448 | 437.1 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,703 | 1,661.5 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 224 | 218.5 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,214 | 1,184.4 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 265 | 258.5 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Chico, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Chico summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chico. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chico is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chico is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Chico is $453,459.
The median income in Chico is $65,932.
Chico's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chico Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chico | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 132 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 107 | 124 | 100 | |
Chico, CA Weather
The average high in Chico is 72.6° and the average low is 48.1°.
There are 51.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.3 inches of precipitation each year with 7.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chico |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 51.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Chico Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chico
The current population in Chico is 102,790. The population has increased 20.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 102,790 | 11.7% |
| 2021 | 91,998 | 1.5% |
| 2020 | 90,660 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 89,377 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 88,455 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 87,517 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 86,833 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 86,391 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 85,605 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 85,130 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chico
Chico is:
67.9% White with 69,754 White residents.
2.0% African American with 2,032 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 453 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 5,048 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 451 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 129 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 5,169 Two Or More residents.
19.2% Hispanic with 19,754 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chico | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.9% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 2.0% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Gender in Chico
Chico is 50.9% female with 52,329 female residents.
Chico is 49.1% male with 50,461 male residents.
| Gender | Chico | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chico for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Chico completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Chico completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Chico completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Chico completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Chico completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Chico completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Chico completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Chico completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Chico completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chico | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chico, California
7.1% of households in Chico earn Less than $10,000.
5.3% of households in Chico earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Chico earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Chico earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Chico earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.4% of households in Chico earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Chico earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Chico earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.3% of households in Chico earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.8% of households in Chico earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chico | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.3% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.8% | 17.9% | 11.4% |
