Oroville, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Chico, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

62.6

D-

out of 100

Overview

Oroville is a California city with a population of approximately 19,449, part of the Chico, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $310,232. Median household income is $46,362.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,449 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $310,232 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $46,362 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.9 minutes
  • Part of the Chico, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,449

Source: Census ACS

$310,232

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$46,362

Source: Census ACS

20.9 min

Source: Census ACS

113 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Butte County (county-level results)

47%
50%
Democrat 44,228
Republican 47,179
Leans R+3.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 66.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 41.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 70.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 37.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 62.6

Location

Oroville, CA (39.5330, -121.5784)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.