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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Janet P.

How is the nightlife in Oroville?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $280,600, which seems about average. Median household income is $51,893, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $...

6 replies 9 upvotes qa
Isabelle

Planning a move to Oroville -neighborhoods?

Alright, I've been here for 2 years and Household incomes average around $51,893 in Oroville. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, bu...

3 replies 3 upvotes moving
Janet P.

Oroville is underrated, change my mind

OK so I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,074 for rent here. Median household income is $51,893, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? The wea...

2 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Silas Thomas

Job market in Oroville for tech?

Just moved here 11 months ago and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Oroville sits at 633.2 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward ...

8 replies 10 upvotes jobs
Janet P.

Is Oroville still affordable?

Just moved here 7 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,074 for rent here. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system...

4 replies 4 upvotes housing
Ezra R.

Freelancing from Oroville -experience?

Hi all, Median household income is $51,893, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

7 replies 13 upvotes jobs
William Martinez

Worst things about Oroville nobody talks about

OK so I'm a college student here and It's a a small town city with about 19,855 people. With a population of 19,855, Oroville is a small town. The median home value here is around $280,600, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,074/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which i...

1 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Silas Thomas

What I wish I knew before living in Oroville

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for fam...

1 replies 1 upvotes living
Kaylee Gray

Living in Oroville -the reality

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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