Kearny, NJ 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.
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Kearny leads in crime level (6.7 vs 26.9). Kearny leads in median household income ($81,307 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kearny, NJ | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1427) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 39,370 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $585,157 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $81,307 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Kearny has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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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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