Gresham, OR 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.
Gresham
65.6
#1622 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Gresham leads in crime level (11.2 vs 26.9). Gresham leads in median household income ($69,437 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gresham, OR | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1622) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 110,685 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,730 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Gresham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.6 Score
Gresham, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$470,730
Population
110,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
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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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