Oroville, CA vs Stockton, 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
Stockton
62
#1882 nationally
Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 32.8 min). Stockton leads in median household income ($71,612 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in crime level (26.9 vs 31.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 62 (#1882) |
| Population | 19,449 | 319,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $429,229 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $71,612 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 31.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Stockton 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-
62 Score
Stockton, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,229
Population
319,543
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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