Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
16%
Oroville, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$877
Population
19,642
Renter Mix
55% Rent
Delight in this small town’s natural wonders
Suburban
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Scenic
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Historic
Situated about 20 miles southeast of Chico, Oroville rests along the Feather River in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities, Oroville presents residents and visitors with abundant options for hiking, biking, fishing, and boating with convenient access to the expansive Lake Oroville and numerous public recreation areas.
Oroville residents enjoy a small-town feel provided by the close-knit community and historic downtown area in Oroville. Special year-round events bond the community in Oroville, including Feather Fiesta Days, Wildflower and Nature Festival, Salmon Festival, and First Fridays in the Historic Downtown District. Major destinations within a three-hour drive of Oroville include Sacramento, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Reno, Nevada. Getting around from Oroville is easy with access to State Highway 70, the B-Line, and an Amtrak station.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,913
Average: $64,856
Education
3,127
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,891
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oroville has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
55%
Non-Renters
45%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oroville, CA is $594 for a studio, $877 for one bedroom, $1,188 for two bedrooms, and $1,190 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oroville has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$877/month
593 Sq Ft
House
$1,908/month
943 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,360/month
683 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oroville, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
Plumas Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Public
Grades K-12
63 Students
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Stanford Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
456 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
456 Students
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Public
Grades K-12
63 Students
Public
Grades K-8
67 Students
Public
Grades K-8
67 Students
Ipakanni Early College Charter
Public
Grades K-12
63 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,265 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,265 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
872 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
872 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Chinese Temple Garden
- Feather River Nature Center & Native Plant Park
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.