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Chowchilla
  • Town in California
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Chowchilla

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Chowchilla is a town in California with a population of 18,826. Chowchilla is in Madera County. Living in Chowchilla offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Chowchilla there are a lot of parks. Residents of Chowchilla tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    18,826
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $241,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,004
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      42%
    • Own
      58%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      142.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      21.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      32.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      191.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      432.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      246.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      2%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      28%
      11%
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    Working in Chowchilla

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $60,875
    National
    $69,021
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