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Compare Berkeley to Chico

This post compares Berkeley, California to Chico, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Berkeley (city) Chico (city)
Population 120,179 90,660
Income (median) $67,950 $43,253
Home Value (median) $861,800 $286,700
White 60% 82%
Black 8% 2%
Asian 19% 4%
With Kids 20% 25%
Age (median) 31 29
Rentals 57% 55%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Berkeley or Chico?
A: Berkeley has a larger population count than Chico: 120179 compared with 90660 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Berkeley or in Chico?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Berkeley.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Berkeley or Chico?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Berkeley.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Berkeley does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 57% for Berkeley versus 55% for Chico.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Berkeley may include: Pasadena, Santa-Cruz, and Davis.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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