Imperial Beach, 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in crime level (14.8 vs 26.9). Imperial Beach leads in median household income ($75,731 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 25,458 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Imperial Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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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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