Delano, 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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Delano leads in crime level (9.4 vs 26.9). Delano leads in median household income ($53,639 vs $46,362). Delano leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 20.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 51,500 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Delano has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
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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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