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Chico, TX — ZIP 76431

Population: 4,494 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 76431 (Chico, TX) is $363,724 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $295,000 after a median 78 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, heat wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$363,724

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

78

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$363,724
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-0.7%
5-year appreciation
+11.1%
10-year appreciation
+79.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$385,513
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$295,000
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$213
1-year sale-price change
-21.3%
Median days on market
78 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$886/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$892/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,164/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,612/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,916/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.5 : 1
Schools include
CHICO EL, CHICO H S, CHICO MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, heat wave, ice storm, tornado, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.8 in
Annual snowfall
2.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,055
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,819

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Richey Airfield (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) (38 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
UNITED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, RED RIVER HOSPITAL, JPS HEALTH NETWORK
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,107 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
28.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,513
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
35.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,300
Average weekly wage
$1,205
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
402

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 76431State medianUS median
Typical home value$363,724$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$295,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market78 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,513$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 76431?
$363,724.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 76431?
$295,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 76431?
Median days on market: 78 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 76431?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,164/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 76431?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, heat wave, ice storm, tornado, wildfire.
Is ZIP 76431 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 76431. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 76431?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 76431?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 76431?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 76431?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 76431 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 76431?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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