Oroville East, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Oroville East is a small city in California with a population of 7,369. Residents earn $86,932 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
7,369 Population 341/sq mi density
$86,932 Median Income $44,936 per capita
$381,900 Home Value
$1,351 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$86,932 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$381,900 home value, $1,351/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,932
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $381,900
35% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.0%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,351
16% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.9%
36% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

How Oroville East Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,369
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,932
Per Capita$44,936
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$12,901M
Commute29 min

Housing

A
Home Value$381,900
Rent$1,351
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation586 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+91.5%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.1%
Libraries7

Is Oroville East a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oroville East receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Oroville East offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oroville East is $86,932, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oroville East is $381,900, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,351 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Oroville East enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Oroville East has a population of 7,369 with a density of 341 people per square mile. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.7%), with 10.3% Hispanic.

Population

7,369
Total Population
341
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
21.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Oroville East vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.8%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.2%
39% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oroville East vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oroville East is $86,932, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Oroville East vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,932
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$44,936
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
IRS Avg AGI$73,950

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)9,029
County GDP$12,901M

Business (County)

Restaurants457
Healthcare632
Retail676
Manufacturing166

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.36%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.7 min
Drive Alone77.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Oroville East is $381,900, 35% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,351 (16% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$381,900
35% above US avg
Median List Price$364,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$364,000
$/Sq Ft$223
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops29.6%
Inventory27

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,351
16% above US avg
Rent Burden30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,175
48% above US avg
Effective Rate1.36%
In Oroville East, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 26.3% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oroville East vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress20.0%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Checkup Rate70.3%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities632

Crime Rates: Oroville East vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Oroville East has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation586 ft (179 m)
Area21.6 sq mi (55.9 km²)
Population Density341/sq mi
Coordinates39.4936°N, 121.4838°W
County FIPS06007
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3.1-point margin. 86.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.9%
D 46.8%

Winner: Republican by 3.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.0%
38% below US avg
High School+91.5%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density341/sq mi
Total Area21.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.1%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities632
Restaurants457
Retail Stores676

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)31
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.7 min
Drive Alone77.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.5%

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