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Compare Modesto to Chico

This post compares Modesto, 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 Modesto (city) Chico (city)
Population 210,166 90,660
Income (median) $46,377 $43,253
Home Value (median) $236,200 $286,700
White 72% 82%
Black 4% 2%
Asian 7% 4%
With Kids 36% 25%
Age (median) 35 29
Rentals 45% 55%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Modesto or Chico?
A: Modesto has a larger population count than Chico: 210166 compared with 90660 total people.

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

Q: Are homes more expensive in Modesto or Chico?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Modesto.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Chico does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 45% for Modesto versus 55% for Chico.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Modesto may include: Turlock, Clovis, and Woodland.

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

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