Primary sources for Chico, CA
- Census Bureau profile of Chico, CA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Chico, CA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Chico, CA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Chico, CA
Electricity rates in Chico, California
Chico, CA ranks 10 of 263 California cities for the youngest residents (median age 31.0). Chico, California has 102,032 residents in 41,934 households; 39.8% heat with electricity.
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Chico on the map
Butte County, with Chico marked
Who lives in Chico: income, cars, homes
In Chico, CA, 13,367 of 22,124 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 20,522 households moved in since 2018 and 4,465 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 21,833 residents of Chico, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 31.0. In Chico, CA, 11,859 of 41,934 households earn under $35,000, 11,020 $35,000-$75,000, 11,931 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,124 $150,000 or more. In Chico, CA, 2,809 households own no vehicle and 24,937 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Chico, CA homes: 24,649 have 3+ bedrooms, 7,054 none or one, median 4.9 rooms. Of 50,904 workers in Chico, CA, 6,223 work from home, 35,530 drive alone, 434 ride transit and 1,799 walk.
Household income in Chico, CA
| Chico, CA | Value | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA, households under $35,000 | 28.3% | 14 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, households $150,000 or more | 17.0% | 216 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, residents below poverty | 22.1% | 8 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, median age | 31.0 | 254 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 54.2% | 176 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, households without a vehicle | 6.7% | 72 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 59.5% | 217 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, workers at home | 12.2% | 141 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, cost-burdened renters | 60.4% | 56 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, moved in since 2018 | 48.9% | 4 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, moved in before 2000 | 10.6% | 245 of 263 |
Facts about Chico
- Residents of Chico, CA, ACS 2023
- 102,03274 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Chico, CA
- $67,929236 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Chico, CA
- 41,9342.43 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Chico, CA
- 44.3%18,590 owners and 23,344 renter households
- Housing units in Chico, CA
- 45,4513,517 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Chico, CA
- 39.8%16,706 of 41,934 homes
- Land area of Chico, CA
- 34.5 sq mi2,955.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Chico, CA
- 2.8%at 503 kWh a month over the $67,929 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Chico, CA
- 6NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 5.9 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Chico, CA
- 198320,369 of 45,451 homes (44.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Chico, CA
- $455,300$1,442 gross rent a month, 3.80% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Chico
Chico, CA: 41,934 households at $1,758 a year per home for electricity (Butte County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $73.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,439 a year per household.
| Group in Chico, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Chico, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA, all households | 41,934 | $1,758 | $73.7 million | 2.59% |
| Chico, CA, homeowners | 18,590 | $2,078 | $38.6 million | 3.06% |
| Chico, CA, renters | 23,344 | $1,315 | $30.7 million | 1.94% |
Housing and heating in Chico
Chico, CA: 20,369 of 45,451 homes were built before 1980 and 10,577 in 2000 or later. Chico, CA has 23,483 detached houses, 11,466 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,999 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Chico, CA
% of homes by decade built, Chico, CA
- 6pre-40
- 540s
- 950s
- 860s
- 1670s
- 1780s
- 1590s
- 1300s
- 910s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Chico, CA
| Chico, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA, median year built | 1983 | 1980 | +3 years | 80 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, built before 1980 | 44.8% | 49.4% | -4.5 points | 178 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, built 2000 or later | 23.3% | 20.9% | +2.3 points | 73 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, detached houses | 51.7% | 61.4% | -9.8 points | 205 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.2% | 15.1% | +10.1 points | 72 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, mobile homes | 4.4% | 11.0% | -6.6 points | 75 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, renter households | 55.7% | 41.7% | +13.9 points | 37 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, median home value | $455,300 | $408,700 | +$46,600 | 218 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, median gross rent a month | $1,442 | $1,369 | +$73 | 238 of 263 |
| Chico, CA, people per household | 2.34 | 2.47 | -0.13 | 250 of 263 |
Outage risk around Chico
Chico, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 5 wind and 1 tornado, 5.9 per 100,000 residents of 102,032. Top gust near Chico, CA: 55 knots, 63 mph. Damage near Chico, CA: $5.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Chico, CA
wind and tornado reports, Chico, CA
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| Chico, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA, 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chico, CA, 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Chico, CA, 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Who supplies Chico
Butte County lists 1 utility for Chico, CA (102,032 residents): homes pay 31.70 cents per kWh, about $160 a month at 503 kWh, 2.8% of the $67,929 Chico median income. Butte County page.
Analyst note on Chico
Household income in Chico, CA is $67,929; 18,590 of its 41,934 households own. Chico, CA counts 102,032 residents in 41,934 households, on 34.5 square miles. 16,706 of the 41,934 occupied homes in Chico, CA heat with electricity.
Chico, CA has 45,451 housing units, 3,517 of them vacant or seasonal. Chico, CA ranks 14 of 263 California cities for households earning under $35,000 (28.3%). Chico, CA ranks 18 of 263 California cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (40%).
Chico, CA ranks 26 of 263 California cities for the lowest median rent ($1,442 a month).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Chico
Compare Chico with nearby cities
| City near Chico, CA | Distance from Chico | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 102,032 | $67,929 | 1983 | $455,300 | 6 | 12.2% |
| Yuba City, CA | 44.5 mi south | 69,545 (-32,487) | $72,322 (+$4,393) | 1984 (+1 yr) | $405,900 (-$49,400) | 4 (-2) | 6.0% (-6.2 pts) |
| Redding, CA | 63.1 mi northwest | 93,268 (-8,764) | $69,443 (+$1,514) | 1983 (+0 yr) | $363,800 (-$91,500) | 3 (-3) | 8.0% (-4.3 pts) |
| Lincoln, CA | 67.2 mi southeast | 51,629 (-50,403) | $108,108 (+$40,179) | 2004 (+21 yr) | $628,500 (+$173,200) | 3 (-3) | 18.4% (+6.2 pts) |
| Rocklin, CA | 72.5 mi southeast | 72,340 (-29,692) | $120,916 (+$52,987) | 1998 (+15 yr) | $673,300 (+$218,000) | 5 (-1) | 21.7% (+9.5 pts) |
| Roseville, CA | 73.3 mi south | 152,438 (+50,406) | $117,354 (+$49,425) | 1997 (+14 yr) | $630,600 (+$175,300) | 6 (+0) | 21.3% (+9.1 pts) |
ZIP codes in Chico
| ZIP area touching Chico, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Chico | Share of Chico's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 95973 (Chico, CA) | 4.5% | 39.6% |
| 95928 (Chico, CA) | 9.2% | 39.4% |
| 95926 (Chico, CA) | 92.5% | 21.1% |
| 95929 (Chico, CA) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Chico
Chico: what is the electricity rate?
Chico, CA has no price of its own; its 102,032 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 503 kWh month costs $160. In Chico, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Chico: how does it rank among California cities?
Chico, CA: rank 74 of 263 by its 102,032 residents, rank 236 of 263 by $67,929 median income.
Chico: how many homes heat with electricity?
Chico, CA: 16,706 of 41,934 occupied homes, 39.8%; Butte County 33.4%.
Chico: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 2.8% of the $67,929 median income in Chico, CA.
Chico: damaging storms reported nearby?
6 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Chico, CA, 2015 to 2025, 5.9 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Chico?
Chico, CA: median home built 1983; 20,369 of 45,451 homes (44.8%) predate 1980, 23,483 are detached and 11,466 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Chico, CA renters struggle with rent?
13,367 of 22,124 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Chico, CA live below the poverty line?
21,833 residents.
How many households in Chico, CA earn under $35,000?
11,859 of 41,934, against 7,124 at $150,000 or more.