Housing & Real Estate — Chico, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 45,451 |
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| Occupied | 41,934 |
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| Vacant | 3,517 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 18,590 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 23,344 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $468,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$499,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,442/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,656/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 25.8% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 54.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 5,642 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 6,044 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 6,591 |
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| Built before 1960 | 9,275 |
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| Median Year Built | 1983 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
