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Moving to Chico, WA
$672,600Median home value
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About Chico
Chico is a waterfront community in Kitsap County, Washington, on Dyes Inlet between Bremerton and Silverdale. It is a quiet residential pocket of mid-century and newer homes, many with inlet views, plus the Chico Creek salmon runs. The Seattle ferry from Bremerton makes it a viable commuter base.
Home prices in Chico
The median home value in Chico is $672,600.
Top places in Chico
- Dyes Inlet — the sheltered inlet for kayaking and paddleboarding.
- Chico Creek — the salmon-spawning creek running through town.
- Silverdale's waterfront — shops and the Clear Creek Trail, ~10 minutes north.
- Downtown Bremerton — the ferry terminal and Harborside district, ~15 minutes south.
- Illahee State Park — waterfront park minutes southeast.
Commuting from Chico
- The Seattle–Bremerton ferry (Washington State Ferries) is ~15 minutes south; the crossing is ~60 minutes.
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is about 1 hour 15 minutes southeast.
- Kitsap Transit buses connect Chico to Bremerton and Silverdale.
Chico FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chico, WA?
The median home value in Chico is $672,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Chico, WA?
The Seattle–Bremerton ferry (Washington State Ferries) is ~15 minutes south; the crossing is ~60 minutes.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.