Living in Chico, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chico · Census data 2020–2024
Chico has 3,336 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $140,500 (43% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $672,600, the median rent is $1,610/month.
Chico at a glance
- Population
- 3,336
- Median age
- 44.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $140,500State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $672,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,610/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Chico a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chico
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chico the median home value is $672,600, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,610 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,760 a month in housing costs.
Chico median household income
The median household income in Chico is $140,500 and the income per person is $72,651. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Chico: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,217
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.87
Chico demographics
- Population
- 3,336
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 1,164
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 19.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chico ›
Education in Chico
52.9% of adults 25 and older in Chico have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chico
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Chico vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | 3,336 | $140,500 | $672,600 | $1,610 |
| Erlands Point | 854 | $114,044 | $564,000 | — |
| Kitsap Lake | 2,186 | $100,602 | $475,900 | $1,784 |
| Rocky Point | 1,716 | $85,521 | $534,600 | $1,860 |
| Tracyton | 6,137 | $103,935 | $470,200 | $1,858 |
| Silverdale | 20,685 | $105,483 | $555,300 | $2,143 |
| Seabeck | 787 | $106,667 | $657,400 | $2,674 |
| Navy Yard City | 2,672 | $69,852 | $342,600 | $1,714 |
| Bremerton | 44,830 | $74,940 | $439,400 | $1,641 |
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What is the median household income in Chico, WA?
The median household income in Chico is $140,500, 43% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chico?
The median home value in Chico is $672,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Chico?
The median gross rent in Chico is $1,610 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Chico, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Chico?
The median age in Chico is 44.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Chico?
The average commute to work in Chico is 25 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chico?
The unemployment rate in Chico is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chico?
52.9% of adults in Chico have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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