Oroville, CA vs Upland, 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
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Upland leads in crime level (10.1 vs 26.9). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 30.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oroville, CA | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1842) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 19,449 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,232 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $46,362 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 26.9 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+2.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Upland 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-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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