Median home value in zip code 95973 (Chico, CA) is $500,090, up 1.3% year over year. Part of the Chico, CA metropolitan area.

Home Value$500,090

YoY Change

+1.3%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$100,018 on $500,090

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Out of reach47.6% of income

Need $127,500/yr to afford.

PITI$2,975

P/I47.6%

Afford$294K

Gap-$206K

P&I $2,529Tax $296Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + CA ins. 28% per HUD.

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