Hawthorne, 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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Hawthorne leads in median household income ($72,298 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 165). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 83,364 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Hawthorne has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
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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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