With a population of just over 100,000 people, Chico is a city that feels like a small town. It’s hard not to notice how friendly and welcoming everyone is. It’s the kind of place where the locals might tell you that once you are here, you belong.
And when you’ve chosen Chico as your home, there are so many opportunities to engage with the community. From small gestures like buying local at Chico businesses to bigger steps like volunteering, it’s easy to become enmeshed in the rich fabric of this beautiful city.