Oroville, CA vs Poway, 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.
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 26.9). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 19,449 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 30 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Poway has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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