Are buyers active in Chico?

Buyer demand in Chico is **actively shopping** as of May 2026. The pending ratio is 0.43 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 57 days to go under contract. Inventory is -1.6% year over year — fewer choices means buyers who do show up have to move quickly. Sellers are responding: 37.2% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Chico is 48/100 (Fair Chance of Selling). — Live indicators (May 2026): Sold Score: 48/100 (Fair Chance of Selling) · Pending ratio: 0.43 · Inventory YoY: -1.6% · Median days on market: 57 · Sellers cutting price: 37.2% · Median listing price: $429,500 (-0.1% YoY)