Chico Neighborhood Guide
Living in North Chico (Eaton and DeGarmo), Chico, CA
A local's guide to north Chico around Eaton Road and DeGarmo Park: one of the city's newer, faster-growing pockets, with new construction, a 35-acre community park, and quick Highway 99 access.
Overview
Around Eaton Road and DeGarmo Park, this is one of the newer, faster-growing pockets of Chico. DeGarmo Park itself is a 35-acre community park with a playground, dog park, and multi-use fields. It’s close to Highway 99 and popular with buyers looking for newer construction.
Homes and Architecture
The area is known for newer homes, so you’ll find more recent floor plans and finishes here than in Chico’s older neighborhoods, with ongoing development adding to the mix.
Around the Neighborhood
DeGarmo Park is the centerpiece, with Eaton Road shopping close by, quick Highway 99 access, and the new Chico Water Park opening nearby in winter 2026.
Who It’s Best For
A fit for buyers who want a newer home with easy access to parks, shopping, and the highway.
North Chico (Eaton and DeGarmo), answered
What is the Eaton Road and DeGarmo area like?
It's one of Chico's newer, faster-growing areas, centered on the 35-acre DeGarmo Park and popular with buyers looking for newer construction.
Where is this part of north Chico located?
It sits around Eaton Road and DeGarmo Park on the north side of Chico, close to Highway 99.
What kind of homes are here?
This area is known for newer construction, with many homes built in recent development around Eaton Road.