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Chowchilla, California

Introduction to Chowchilla, California

Chowchilla, California, in Madera county, is 17 miles SE of Merced, California and 37 miles NW of Fresno, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Fresno metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,127 people in Chowchilla.

Chowchilla History

The original inhabitants of Chowchilla were known as Horse-thief Indians. These Chowchilla Indians were a huge, warlike tribe. However, the development of the town of Chowchilla is closely associated with Mr. Orlando Alison Robertson, who was born in Prosperity, Pennsylvania. Robertson became interested in developing California around 1910 and organized the United States Farm Land Company. He purchased the Chowchilla Ranch on May 22, 1912. On February 7, 1923, the City of Chowchilla was incorporated.

Chowchilla and nearby Attractions

  • Berenda Reservoir
  • Veteran's Memorial Park
  • Meux Home Museum
  • RC Wisener Park
  • Sports & Leisure Park

Things To Do In Chowchilla

The city of Chowchilla features a number of parks and recreational facilities. You can also find a number of sports facilities including a softball complex, baseball field, children’s playgrounds, basketball court and a soccer complex. In addition, the city offers bars, casinos, restaurants and shopping centers.

Chowchilla Transportation

Air transportation is available from Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Chowchilla Higher Education

Merced College is nearby.

High Points

Chowchilla strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyChowchilla Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 7%Chowchilla Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Chowchilla Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 19%Chowchilla Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Chowchilla, CA

Comparing Chowchilla to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity108
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens24
Well-Paid Single Men11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work74
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Rents69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
People Living Alone36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime57

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