Apartments for rent in Oroville, CA

A town in California, Oroville has a population of just under 19,000. Young children account for a higher percentage of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), making it a nice place to raise a family. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 37, skews younger than most cities in California. In terms of housing, residents are fairly evenly split between renting (51%) and owning (49%) their residence, driven in part by a relatively low average rent ($861 per month) that is considerably less than the state average.

Oroville residents have an average commute of about 21 minutes, faster than the state average of about 32 minutes. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 28% of residents, while public transportation is not widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Oroville has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or GED (18%) compared to the state average. Additionally, 5% have a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Oroville residents work in one of two industries: healthcare and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 12% of the workforce in the city. Oroville workers earn an average annual income of about $47,000, less than the state average. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).