Oroville, CA vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 26.9). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 31.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 19,449 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that San Dimas 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
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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