As of 2012, Butte County's population is 220,000 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 8.28 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Butte County is $171,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.43 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Butte County's cost of living is 13.30% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Butte County public schools spend $5,196 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 19.5 students per teacher in Butte County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Butte County is 11.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Butte County jobs have Increased by 1.69 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Butte County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |