Oroville, CA vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $46,362). Union City leads in crime level (11.2 vs 26.9). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 19,449 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 47 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Union City 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
Pacific
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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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