Oroville, CA vs Selma, 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.
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Selma
66.2
#1578 nationally
Selma leads in crime level (15.7 vs 26.9). Selma leads in median household income ($53,874 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 23.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Selma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 66.2 (#1578) |
| Population | 19,449 | 24,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $364,110 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $53,874 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 47 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Selma has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
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D
66.2 Score
Selma, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,110
Population
24,467
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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