Living in Oroville, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oroville · Census data 2020–2024
Oroville has 19,752 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $52,270 (47% lower than the California median), the median home value is $311,600, the median rent is $1,093/month.
Oroville at a glance
- Population
- 19,752
- Median age
- 35.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $52,270State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $311,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,093/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 53%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Oroville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Oroville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oroville the median home value is $311,600, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,593 a month in housing costs.
Oroville median household income
The median household income in Oroville is $52,270 and the income per person is $26,452. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Oroville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,964
- Owner-occupied
- 53%
- Renter-occupied
- 47%
- Vacant
- 12.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.63
Oroville demographics
- Population
- 19,752
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 6,976
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oroville ›
Education in Oroville
12.2% of adults 25 and older in Oroville have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oroville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Oroville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oroville | 19,752 | $52,270 | $311,600 | $1,093 |
| South Oroville | 2,846 | $65,409 | $261,500 | $1,412 |
| Thermalito | 6,720 | $54,865 | $254,900 | $1,178 |
| Oroville East | 7,504 | $94,512 | $405,400 | $1,211 |
| Palermo | 5,266 | $50,588 | $283,000 | $1,135 |
| Kelly Ridge | 2,825 | $54,631 | $277,600 | $2,505 |
| Biggs | 2,307 | $84,914 | $328,400 | $1,474 |
| Richvale | 145 | $53,984 | — | — |
| Honcut | 271 | $187,742 | $275,000 | — |
More for people moving to Oroville
Oroville ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Oroville: FAQ
What is the median household income in Oroville, CA?
The median household income in Oroville is $52,270, 47% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oroville?
The median home value in Oroville is $311,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Oroville?
The median gross rent in Oroville is $1,093 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Oroville, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Oroville?
The median age in Oroville is 35.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Oroville?
The average commute to work in Oroville is 20 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oroville?
The unemployment rate in Oroville is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oroville?
12.2% of adults in Oroville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: