Fremont, CA vs Oroville, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fremont
66.8
#1497 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Fremont leads in median household income ($155,342 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 185). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fremont, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1497) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 230,504 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,471,931 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $155,342 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 26.9 |
| School Rating | 9 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Fremont has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.8 Score
Fremont, CA
East Bay family haven
Median Home
$1,471,931
Population
230,504
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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