Frequently Asked Questions About Southwest Chico
Is Southwest Chico a good place to live?
Southwest Chico is a good place to live. Southwest Chico is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable. Southwest Chico has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.1 people per acre and a median age of 30. The average household income is $69,295 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 33.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Southwest Chico are renters, with 76.3% of residents renting and 23.7% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Southwest Chico can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Southwest Chico neighborhood guide.
Is Southwest Chico, CA a safe neighborhood?
Southwest Chico, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southwest Chico?
The median home price in Southwest Chico is $375,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $75,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.83%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,960 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $84K a year to afford the median home price in Southwest Chico. The average household income in Southwest Chico is $69K.
What are the best public schools in Southwest Chico?
The best public schools that serve Southwest Chico are:
- Chico High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 22:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Chico Junior High School has an A- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 24:1.
- Chapman Elementary School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 23:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
What are the best private schools in Southwest Chico?
The best private schools that serve Southwest Chico are:
- Notre Dame School has a student teacher ratio of 20:1.
- Chico Christian School has a student teacher ratio of 19:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Southwest Chico, Chico, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Southwest Chico, Chico, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Southwest Chico, Chico, CA are Mulberry, Chapman, South Campus, Eastwood and East Streets.
Are home prices dropping in Southwest Chico?
Yes, home prices in Southwest Chico are down 2% in the last 12 months.
