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Chico

#2 in Best Places to Live in Kitsap County
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Chico is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 2,635. Chico is in Kitsap County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Chico offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Chico tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Chico are highly rated.
    About Chico...
    Population
    2,635

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $390,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,139
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      9%
    • Own
      91%
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    Chico Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Chico

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $103,864
    National
    $55,322
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