Ease of Living (2006 estimates, U.S. Census Bureau)

Butte County

Bay Area (Nine counties)

Los Angeles County

Population

211,012

6,774,833

9,744,896

    Regional

422,150

Average Commute Time

18.8 min

27 min

28.7 min

Per Capita Income

$21,950

$35,651

$24,544

Median Family Income

$53,438

$83,600

$51,315

House Availability (Homeowner Vacancy Rate)

8.8 %

7.5 %

5.5 %

Median House Value (Owner occupied)

273,700

702,266