Hempstead, NY 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.
Hempstead
64.4
#1693 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Hempstead leads in crime level (12.6 vs 26.9). Hempstead leads in median household income ($80,350 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 32.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hempstead, NY | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1693) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 58,225 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,203 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $80,350 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 32.9 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Hempstead has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.4 Score
Hempstead, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$650,203
Population
58,225
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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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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