Chico, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

98,683

Unemployment

7.3%

Poverty

22.4%

Median Home

$349,300

Median Income

$57,357

Median Rent

$1,145

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Chico SnackAbility

7
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Jobs

6/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Chico, CA Crime Report

2,653
Total Crimes

2,518.2
Total Crimes / 100k People

7.34%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Chico / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	2,653	2,518.2	2,581.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	540	512.6	442.0	387.8
Murder	3	2.8	5.6	6.5
Robbery	80	75.9	113.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	401	380.6	288.7	279.7
Property Crime	2,113	2,005.6	2,138.9	1,958.2
Burglary	246	233.5	369.7	314.2
Larceny	1,551	1,472.2	1,341.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	316	299.9	427.6	246.0

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Chico, CA Cost Of Living

121
Chico's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Chico	California	National Average
Overall	121	140	100

Services	117	112	100
Groceries	106	113	100
Health	123	115	100
Housing	132	198	100
Transportation	131	134	100
Utilities	111	126	100

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Rankings for Chico in California

Ranks #59 in Most Dangerous Cities In California

Ranks #128 in Worst Places To Live In California

Ranks #207 in Cheapest Places To Live In California

Map Of Chico, CA

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Population over time in Chico

Year	Population	% Change
2020	98,683	7.3%
2019	91,998	1.5%
2018	90,660	1.4%
2017	89,377	1.0%
2016	88,455	1.1%
2015	87,517	0.8%
2014	86,833	0.5%
2013	86,391	0.9%
2012	85,605	0.6%
2011	85,130	-

Race / Ethnicity in Chico

White

69.2% (68,267)

African American

2.2% (2,153)

American Indian

0.4% (414)

Asian

4.7% (4,627)

Hawaiian

0.3% (310)

Other

0.1% (107)

Two Or More

4.1% (4,041)

Hispanic

19.0% (18,764)

Race	Chico	CA	USA
White	69.2%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	2.2%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.4%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	4.7%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	4.1%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	19.0%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Chico

Female

51.4% (50,767)

Male

48.6% (47,916)

Gender	Chico	CA	USA
Female	51.4%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	48.6%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chico for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

3.0% (2,960)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (3,947)

High School / GED

17.0% (16,776)

Some College

27.0% (26,644)

Associate's Degree

10.0% (9,868)

Bachelor's Degree

25.0% (24,670)

Master's Degree

9.0% (8,881)

Professional Degree

3.0% (2,960)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (1,973)

Education	Chico	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	3.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	17.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	27.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	10.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	25.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Chico, California

Less than $10,000

8.1% (795,957)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.6% (648,043)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.0% (1,084,180)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.1% (895,091)

$35,000 to $49,999

11.3% (1,110,668)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.4% (1,515,335)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.0% (1,086,016)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.7% (1,449,770)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.5% (637,552)

$200,000 or more

6.5% (645,682)

Income	Chico	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	8.1%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.6%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.0%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.1%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.3%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.4%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.0%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.7%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.5%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	6.5%	13.3%	8.3%