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Best Places to Live in Chico Metro Area, California

Ranked #20 Best Green Cities
Ranked #43 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #281 2005 Best Places to Live

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Population:221,938
Pop. Change:9%
State: California
Metro Area:Chico Metro Area
County:Butte
City:Chico, Paradise, ... 12 more
Zip Code:95928, 95926, ... 24 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Chico, California Metro Area

As of 2011, Chico Metro Area's population is 221,938 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.29 percent.

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The median home cost in Chico Metro Area is $222,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.34 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Chico Metro Area's cost of living is 13.40% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Chico Metro Area public schools spend $5,297 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 19.5 students per teacher in Chico Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Chico Metro Area is 14.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Chico Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 1.37 percent.

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Chico Metro Area'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




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