Atwater, 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.
Atwater
63.7
#1742 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Atwater leads in median household income ($64,195 vs $46,362). Atwater leads in crime level (19.5 vs 26.9). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atwater, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1742) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 32,052 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $425,295 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $64,195 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 19.5 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Atwater has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.7 Score
Atwater, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$425,295
Population
32,052
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
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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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