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Chico, Washington real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Chico, WA (Kitsap County) — Census median home value $620,300, county listing prices down about 3.0% over the past year.
Chico, WA is in Kitsap County, Washington — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,016, with a median household income of $124,700. Census data puts Chico's median home value at $620,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Kitsap County's current median listing price runs $677,694, down about 3.0% over the past year.
At a glance
Chico market snapshot
Population
3,016
Median Household Income
$124,700
Median Home Value (city)
$620,300
Median Listing Price (Kitsap County)
$677,694
Median Gross Rent
$1,724/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.0%
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What makes Chico different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chico's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $620,300. Separately, Kitsap County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $677,694. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Kitsap County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.71% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Chico has an estimated population of 3,016 and a median household income of $124,700, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Chico's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Chico, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Chico's median home value at $620,300. Kitsap County's current median listing price runs $677,694, down about 3.0% over the past year.
What is the population of Chico, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chico's population at approximately 3,016.
What's the median rent in Chico, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Chico at approximately $1,724 per month.
What is the median household income in Chico, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Chico at approximately $124,700.
Is the Chico housing market growing?
Kitsap County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.71% annual change in 2025.
Is Chico, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Chico's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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