Norwalk, 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.
Norwalk
63.4
#1771 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Norwalk leads in crime level (10.3 vs 26.9). Norwalk leads in median household income ($91,259 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norwalk, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1771) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 98,078 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,397 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $91,259 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 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 Norwalk has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.4 Score
Norwalk, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,397
Population
98,078
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
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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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