Cities with the most expensive homes in the Chico metro area

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January 27, 2026
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Cities with the most expensive homes in the Chico metro area

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Chico metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 14 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

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#14. Stirling City, CA

- Typical home value: $126,592
- 1-year price change: +6.5%
- 5-year price change: -4.7%

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#13. Berry Creek, CA

- Typical home value: $233,759
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: -25.2%

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#12. Clipper Mills, CA

- Typical home value: $246,775
- 1-year price change: -1.3%
- 5-year price change: +1.0%

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#11. Palermo, CA

- Typical home value: $247,889
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: -0.5%

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#10. Magalia, CA

- Typical home value: $264,992
- 1-year price change: -3.1%
- 5-year price change: -2.9%

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#9. Oroville, CA

- Typical home value: $298,593
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +8.5%

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#8. Richvale, CA

- Typical home value: $306,295
- 1-year price change: +14.4%
- 5-year price change: +11.1%

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#7. Paradise, CA

- Typical home value: $313,014
- 1-year price change: -4.7%
- 5-year price change: -26.2%

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#6. Biggs, CA

- Typical home value: $337,051
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +19.6%

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#5. Gridley, CA

- Typical home value: $340,944
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +22.9%

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#4. Bangor, CA

- Typical home value: $347,548
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +1.4%

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#3. Forest Ranch, CA

- Typical home value: $358,387
- 1-year price change: -0.0%
- 5-year price change: +0.0%

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#2. Chico, CA

- Typical home value: $453,760
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +10.6%

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#1. Durham, CA

- Typical home value: $572,778
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +7.5%

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