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Sacramento Valley College Town

About Chico, CA

Welcome to Chico, the largest city in Butte County and a lively college town in California's northern Sacramento Valley, framed by one of the nation's largest municipal parks.

Chico is the largest city in Butte County, California, located in the northern Sacramento Valley about 90 miles north of Sacramento. Founded in the mid-19th century and named for Rancho del Arroyo Chico, the city grew around agriculture and, later, education, establishing itself as the commercial and cultural hub of the upper Sacramento Valley. Today Chico is home to roughly 105,000 residents, with California State University, Chico serving as both the city's largest institution and a defining influence on its character. The city's economy reflects its dual identity. Agriculture remains foundational, with the surrounding region producing significant shares of California's rice, almonds, and walnuts, while education, healthcare, and manufacturing provide the modern employment base. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, one of the most influential names in American craft brewing, was founded in Chico and remains a point of local pride and a draw for visitors. This mix of farming, academia, and a nationally known brewery gives Chico an economy and culture that feel distinctly Northern Californian. Chico's most celebrated asset is Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the nation. Stretching along Big Chico Creek from the city center into the foothills, it encompasses more than 3,600 acres of trails, swimming holes, golf, and open space, functioning as an everyday backyard for residents. The park's Upper and Lower sections — rugged and hilly above, flatter and more developed below — support hiking, biking, disc golf, and summer swimming at Sycamore Pool. Chico's neighborhoods range from the historic bungalows and Victorians of The Avenues, Barber District, and Mansion Park to newer subdivisions such as California Park. Chico Unified School District serves public school students across 22 campuses, and the university adds educational and cultural depth. With its college-town energy, agricultural roots, large urban park, and position at the junction of Highway 99 and Highway 32, Chico attracts students, families, professionals, and retirees seeking a self-contained Northern California city with a strong sense of place.

Population 105,000
County Butte
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What county is Chico in?

Chico is in Butte County, in California's northern Sacramento Valley, about 90 miles north of Sacramento. It is the most populous city in the county and a hub for the surrounding agricultural region.

What school district serves Chico?

Chico's public schools are part of the Chico Unified School District, which operates 22 schools serving more than 12,000 students. The city is also home to California State University, Chico, one of the California State University system's most recognized campuses.

How far is Chico from Sacramento?

Chico is about 90 miles north of Sacramento via Highway 99, and Sacramento International Airport is roughly 90 miles to the south. Chico also has its own regional airport, and the city sits at the junction of Highway 99 and Highway 32.

What is Chico known for?

Chico is known as a college town and the founding home of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. Its defining feature is Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks in the nation, which runs along Big Chico Creek with trails, golf, and natural swimming holes.

What are the best-known neighborhoods in Chico?

Notable Chico neighborhoods include The Avenues, known for its tree-lined streets and California bungalows and Victorian homes; the historic Barber District and Mansion Park, with their early-20th-century houses; and California Park, a newer area of contemporary family homes near the park and creek.

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About Chico

Real Estate & Housing

Chico's housing market spans a wide range, reflecting the city's history and growth. Older neighborhoods near downtown offer classic California bungalows, Victorian-era houses, and early-20th-century homes, with historic districts such as The Avenues, Barber District, and Mansion Park preserving the city's architectural character. Farther out, newer subdivisions and master-planned communities, including California Park and the new-urbanist Doe Mill neighborhood, provide contemporary single-family homes. The mix runs from modest starter homes and rental housing tied to the university to custom-built residences on larger lots. This variety, set against the backdrop of Bidwell Park and the surrounding farmland, gives buyers options across price points and life stages.

Neighborhoods

Chico's neighborhoods tell the story of the city's development. The Avenues, a grid of tree-lined streets near downtown, is known for its classic California bungalows and Victorian homes and has an active neighborhood association focused on historic preservation. The Barber District holds some of the city's most historic homes, originally built to house workers and executives of the Diamond Match Factory in the early 1900s. Mansion Park preserves restored early-20th-century residences with streets named for prominent local figures. On the newer side, California Park offers contemporary, family-oriented designs near the creek and park, and Doe Mill represents a 21st-century new-urbanist approach to community design.

Lifestyle in Chico

Chico's identity as a college town gives it an energy unusual for a city of its size. California State University, Chico brings a steady population of students and faculty, supporting a lively downtown of independent restaurants, cafés, music venues, and shops. The city's food and drink scene is anchored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, which was founded in Chico and maintains a taproom and restaurant, and a long-running farmers market showcases the region's agricultural bounty. The arts and culture calendar includes theater, galleries, and community events, while Bidwell Park provides an everyday outdoor backdrop. The result is a walkable, engaged community with a blend of academic, agricultural, and outdoor-oriented residents.

Schools & Education

Chico is served by the Chico Unified School District, which operates 22 schools and enrolls more than 12,000 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district includes a broad roster of elementary campuses and the city's comprehensive high schools, offering families a range of neighborhood schools and programs. Higher education is a defining feature: California State University, Chico anchors the city's academic life, and Butte College, a nearby community college, serves the wider region. This concentration of educational institutions — from elementary schools through a major university — supports a strong academic culture and provides residents with lifelong learning and employment opportunities.

Getting Around

Chico sits at the junction of Highway 99 and Highway 32, the primary road connections through the northern Sacramento Valley. Highway 99 links the city south to Sacramento and north toward Red Bluff, while Highway 32 runs east toward the Sierra Nevada foothills. Sacramento International Airport lies about 90 miles to the south, and Chico Regional Airport provides local and regional air service. Within the city, a compact, bike-friendly layout and the university's central campus support walking and cycling, particularly around downtown and the park. As a self-contained regional hub, Chico offers convenient access to the valley's transportation corridors without the congestion of the larger metros to the south.

Parks & Recreation

Bidwell Park is Chico's recreational crown jewel and one of the largest municipal parks in the United States. Its Lower Park offers flat, shaded trails, picnic areas, and Sycamore Pool, a natural swimming area built into Big Chico Creek, while Upper Park rises into rugged foothills with hiking, mountain biking, and rock formations. The park also contains a golf course and two disc golf courses. Beyond the park, the surrounding Butte County landscape and the Sierra Nevada foothills offer further outdoor access, and the city maintains neighborhood parks and sports facilities. The farmers market, community events, and the park's year-round usability make outdoor recreation central to life in Chico.

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The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

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payments Median Sale Price $483,250 -3.4%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $299
schedule Avg Days on Market 36
sell Homes Sold 202
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
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10 Savannah Lane For Sale
$525,000
10 Savannah LaneChico, CA 95926
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1606 sqft
  • Built 1991
  • SN26175270
NextHome North Valley Realty
717 Victorian Park For Sale
$439,900
717 Victorian ParkChico, CA 95926
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1131 sqft
  • Built 1988
  • SN26178816
Parkway Real Estate Co.
1941 Waxwing Way For Sale
$759,000
1941 Waxwing WayChico, CA 95926
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1980 sqft
  • Built 2012
  • SN26178528
Parkway Real Estate Co.
1971 Potter For Sale
$715,000
1971 PotterChico, CA 95928
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2428 sqft
  • Built 2016
  • SN26179615
Parkway Real Estate Co.
1915 Manzanita For Sale
$499,000
1915 ManzanitaChico, CA 95926
  • 4 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2570 sqft
  • Built 1968
  • SN26180759
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
2768 Via Roma For Sale
$539,000
2768 Via RomaChico, CA 95928
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1629 sqft
  • Built 2019
  • SN26182012
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
112 Benson For Sale
$419,000
112 BensonChico, CA 95928
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1451 sqft
  • Built 2003
  • SN26176558
Porchlight Real Estate Brokers
4713 Kilkare For Sale
$449,000
4713 KilkareChico, CA 95973
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1404 sqft
  • Built 2013
  • SN26181323
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
170 Fairgate For Sale
$340,000
170 FairgateChico, CA 95926
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1034 sqft
  • Built 1986
  • SN26174986
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
10 Harmony Park For Sale
$599,000
10 Harmony ParkChico, CA 95973
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1739 sqft
  • Built 2018
  • SN26178221
NextHome North Valley Realty
951 Madrone For Sale
$535,000
951 MadroneChico, CA 95926
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1862 sqft
  • Built 1981
  • SN26180584
Re/Max of Chico
194 Picholine Way For Sale
$575,000
194 Picholine WayChico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1979 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • SN26143045
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
159 Mandalay Court For Sale
$489,000
159 Mandalay CourtChico, CA 95973
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1697 sqft
  • Built 2003
  • SN26184158
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
1381 Davis For Sale
$278,000
1381 DavisChico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 964 sqft
  • Built 1949
  • SN26178006
Atkin Real Estate Inc
1105 Cork Oak For Sale
$505,000
1105 Cork OakChico, CA 95928
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1987 sqft
  • Built 2018
  • SN26183494
Jenna Johnson, Broker
827 W 2nd Avenue For Sale
$410,000
827 W 2nd AvenueChico, CA 95926
  • 4 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1162 sqft
  • Built 1962
  • SN26183673
Parkway Real Estate Co.
2220 Mariposa Avenue For Sale
$435,000
2220 Mariposa AvenueChico, CA 95926
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1782 sqft
  • Built 1964
  • SN26183334
Meagher & Tomlinson Company
20 Wrangler Ct. For Sale
$315,999
20 Wrangler Ct.Chico, CA 95928
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1027 sqft
  • Built 1982
  • SN26183140
Parkway Real Estate Co.
1150 Watts Estates For Sale
$759,900
1150 Watts EstatesChico, CA 95926
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2308 sqft
  • Built 1997
  • SN26176622
Re/Max American Dream Realty
905 Coit Tower For Sale
$705,000
905 Coit TowerChico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2300 sqft
  • Built 2004
  • SN26175046
NextHome North Valley Realty
2303 Floral For Sale
$389,000
2303 FloralChico, CA 95926
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1099 sqft
  • Built 1951
  • SN26177864
Re/Max Home and Investment
1143 Cork Oak For Sale
$419,900
1143 Cork OakChico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1318 sqft
  • Built 2017
  • SN26171583
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
1973 Belgium Avenue For Sale
$450,000
1973 Belgium AvenueChico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1406 sqft
  • Built 2000
  • SN26170086
Parkway Real Estate Co.
439 Eel River Lane For Sale
$599,000
439 Eel River LaneChico, CA 95973
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 1854 sqft
  • Built 2022
  • SN26173492
HB Ranch and Home Properties, EXP of Northern Ca
2726 Waterloo Circle For Sale
$757,156
2726 Waterloo CircleChico, CA 95973
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2155 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • SN26174552
Rancho Chico Real Estate
40 Dominion For Sale
$725,000
40 DominionChico, CA 95973
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 2292 sqft
  • Built 1990
  • SN26174502
Re/Max of Chico
234 W 3rd For Sale
$455,000
234 W 3rdChico, CA 95926
  • 2 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1155 sqft
  • Built 1931
  • SN26173973
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
346 Ellingson Way For Sale
$619,500
346 Ellingson WayChico, CA 95973
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2116 sqft
  • Built 2026
  • SN26161683
Adam Pearce, Broker
2100 Kennedy Avenue For Rent
$2,450
2100 Kennedy AvenueChico, CA 95926
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1871 sqft
  • Built 1962
  • SN26169994
NextHome North Valley Realty
555 Vallombrosa Avenue #44 For Sale
$285,000
555 Vallombrosa Avenue #44Chico, CA 95926
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 902 sqft
  • Built 1973
  • SN26173293
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
9803 Cohasset Road For Sale
$235,000
9803 Cohasset RoadChico, CA 95973
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1316 sqft
  • Built 1962
  • SN26172938
Re/Max of Chico
9 Harkness Court For Sale
$677,000
9 Harkness CourtChico, CA 95973
  • 3 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1995 sqft
  • Built 2025
  • SN26171097
Re/Max of Chico
2324 Fern For Sale
$450,000
2324 FernChico, CA 95926
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1434 sqft
  • Built 1971
  • SN26169347
Power West Properties
1826 Magnolia For Sale
$354,500
1826 MagnoliaChico, CA 95926
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 983 sqft
  • Built 1940
  • SN26172728
Re/Max of Chico
13940 Lindbergh Circle For Sale
$1,099,000
13940 Lindbergh CircleChico, CA 95973
  • 4 bd
  • 3.5 ba
  • 3378 sqft
  • Built 2003
  • SN26170107
NextHome North Valley Realty
858 Cleveland Avenue For Sale
$325,000
858 Cleveland AvenueChico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 1108 sqft
  • Built 1986
  • SN26170745
EXP Realty of Northern California, Inc.
1204 Windecker Drive For Sale
$775,000
1204 Windecker DriveChico, CA 95926
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2502 sqft
  • Built 1999
  • SN26170743
Willow & Birch Realty, Inc
622 Brush Creek Lane For Sale
$650,000
622 Brush Creek LaneChico, CA 95973
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2870 sqft
  • Built 2013
  • SN26169516
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
1020 Poppy Street For Sale
$399,000
1020 Poppy StreetChico, CA 95928
  • 2 bd
  • 1 ba
  • 952 sqft
  • Built 1950
  • SN26167916
Re/Max of Chico
2099 Hartford Drive #31 For Sale
$330,000
2099 Hartford Drive #31Chico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1375 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • SN26166266
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
969 Humboldt Avenue For Sale
$389,000
969 Humboldt AvenueChico, CA 95928
  • 4 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1400 sqft
  • Built 1940
  • SN26170374
Parkway Real Estate Co.
2996 Wingfield Avenue For Sale
$649,000
2996 Wingfield AvenueChico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1964 sqft
  • Built 2021
  • SN26168829
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
321 Mesa Verde Court For Sale
$679,000
321 Mesa Verde CourtChico, CA 95973
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2532 sqft
  • Built 2005
  • SN26122980
Re/Max of Chico
1920 W Sacramento For Sale
$649,000
1920 W SacramentoChico, CA 95926
  • 5 bd
  • 2.5 ba
  • 1920 sqft
  • Built 1938
  • SN26168054
Parkway Real Estate Co.
2908 Pennyroyal For Sale
$224,500
2908 PennyroyalChico, CA 95928
  • 2 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 904 sqft
  • Built 1984
  • SN26168003
Platinum Partners Real Estate
1050 Holben For Sale
$649,000
1050 HolbenChico, CA 95926
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 2055 sqft
  • Built 1963
  • SN26167651
Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.
407 Antelope Creek For Sale
$665,000
407 Antelope CreekChico, CA 95973
  • 4 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2243 sqft
  • Built 2019
  • SN26166215
Real Broker Technologies
4379 Dayton West Rd. For Sale
$1,100,000
4379 Dayton West Rd.Chico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 3 ba
  • 2016 sqft
  • Built 1979
  • SN26156445
Nick Sadek Sothebys International Realty
1740 Cardinal Court For Sale
$589,000
1740 Cardinal CourtChico, CA 95926
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1826 sqft
  • Built 1986
  • SN26166503
Re/Max of Chico
1113 Cork Oak Way For Sale
$425,000
1113 Cork Oak WayChico, CA 95928
  • 3 bd
  • 2 ba
  • 1201 sqft
  • Built 2017
  • SN26166903
Keller Williams Realty Chico Area
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