217 homes in Chico
Homes for Sale in Chico, CA
About Chico, CA Real Estate
Chico is the most populous city in Butte County, California, United States. Located in the Sacramento Valley region of Northern California, the city had a population of 101,475 in the 2020 census, an increase from 86,187 in the 2010 census. Chico is the cultural and economic center of the northern Sacramento Valley, as well as the most populous city in California north of the capital city of Sacramento. The city is known as a college town, as the home of California State University, Chico, and for Bidwell Park, one of the largest urban parks in the world.
Chico is home to Cal State Chico and Bidwell Park, one of the largest municipal parks. Features progressive culture and outdoor recreation.
Today, Chico has 216 homes for sale at a median price of $529,000, typically selling in about 61 days. Families here choose from 8 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Chico
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- 10Sierra View Elementaryelementary
- 9Pleasant Valley Highhigh school
- 8Chico Highhigh school
- 8Hooker Oak Elementaryelementary
- 8Marsh (Harry M.) Junior Highintermediate/middle/junior high
- 8Neal Dow Elementaryelementary
Why Live in Chico?
- Cal State Chico
- Bidwell Park
- Progressive culture
- Outdoor recreation
Popular Neighborhoods in Chico
Chico Market Pulse
Median Home Price
$450K
↓ 10.9% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.2 months of supply
Balanced Market217 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step—a steady flow of options without a glut. Listings typically sell in ~61 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are sitting on the market—buyers often have strong leverage to negotiate price, terms, and repairs. Sales 35% faster than 6 months ago.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Chico
Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.
44%
Homeowners
56%
Renters
Homeownership is 11.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)
41,934 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $184K in value on average.
Price Reductions
110 listings have reduced their price
51% of active listings
Average reduction: 7.3% (~$39K)
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