Chico is just north of the Sacramento area in North California. Chico is a popular town not only because it houses Chico State University, but because the residential districts are really nice and safe. Chico is a beautiful city with some really unique structures that give the city great appeal. It has a great main street area that has cinemas, eateries and boutiques and the residential regions offer a variety of houses, townhouses, apartments and condos. House hunters also tend to browse Sacramento rental homes but find that cities like Chico have a great deal to offer as well.