Katy, TX 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Katy leads in crime level (6.2 vs 26.9). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 26,360 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | R+3.1 |
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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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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