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Chico

#4 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Seattle Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B+
    Chico is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 2,840. Chico is in Kitsap County. 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
    2,840
    Suburb of
    Seattle
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $417,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,227
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      9%
    • Own
      91%
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    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
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      43%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%
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    Working in Chico

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $104,435
    National
    $55,322
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