There are 11 independent living communities serving Chico, California. This includes 6 communities in Chico and 5 nearby. Independent living costs in California range from about $18 to $165 daily, with an average cost running about $69. The per month expense averages about $2,062 and ranges between $542 and $4,950. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $24,750, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Chico generally range from $1,238 per month up to $2,709 per month, with an average cost of approximately $1,994 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of around $23,925.
Chico is a medium-sized city in Butte County, California. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 20,301,672 residents, there are 106,193 living within the city. People who are 55 and over constitute about 22% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Chico is 69. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $44,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 11.82% and the median housing price is $211,500, which is much lower than the California average of $451,500.
Chico has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and very balmy summers. The area gets optimal amounts of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Chico has very low air quality ratings and a moderate crime rate.