Is Oroville Northeast a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Oroville, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
113 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, units are responding to a reported traffic hazard involving a pedestrian near Featherdale and Mount Ida Road in the Oroville East area. | Mt Ida Rd, Oroville East, CA 95966 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, law enforcement and fire crews responded to the area of Highway 162 and Ward Boulevard for a possible arson suspect. A man reportedly tried to light an unknown object on fire and was last seen walking down a nearby hill with a mountain bike. | CA-162 & Ward Blvd, Oroville East, CA 95966 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report from a mini mart in the Feather Falls area about a possible impaired driver who had been drinking, then left in a gold Honda four-door with an identified license plate. The vehicle’s direction of travel was unknown. | Lower Wyandotte Rd, Feather Falls, CA 95940 | Substance Use |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call for a woman reported down at a home near Rocky Bar Drive in Oroville. The situation was later confirmed as a death and medics were canceled while the coroner was requested. | Rocky Bar Dr, Oroville, CA 95966 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible missing elderly man with early onset dementia near the Olive Drive and Mission Olive Road area in Oroville. Deputies are asked to be on the lookout after he was last seen earlier in the afternoon. | Olive Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966 | Missing Person |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are investigating a possible restraining-order-related violation involving a gold Nissan Rogue near Hurleton Road in the Oroville area after the reporting party said the vehicle was seen passing by on cameras and may be headed toward a nearby market. | Hurleton Rd, Oroville, CA 95966 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible choking medical emergency near the 2000 block of Forbestown Road between Hard Rock Road and Rex Lane in the Oroville area. | Forbestown Rd, Oroville, CA 95966 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a pedestrian may have overheated near Gold Country Casino as reported by the Chico dispatch. | Olive Hwy, Oroville, CA 95966 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a possible non-injury motorcycle crash in front of a location on Skyline Boulevard in Oroville, with a witness stating the rider was up and walking away. | Skyline Blvd, Oroville, CA 95966 | Traffic |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a parking complaint about a possibly abandoned utility vehicle parked near Hall Street across from Greenbrier in Silvergate. | Hall Dr, Oroville, CA 95966 | Traffic |
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Overview
Oroville Northeast is a suburban neighborhood in Oroville, CA, with a median home price of $398,746 and average rent of $1,353, both below most California neighborhoods.
Housing includes medium to small single-family homes and apartments, mostly built between 1940 and 1999, with a vacancy rate of 11.0%.
Quick Facts
| Same-Sex Partner Households | 1.9% |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Oroville Northeast has a mix of owner and renter occupied housing, including older homes and apartments.
| Owner vs Renter Occupied | Mixed ownership and rental |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Many homes built 1940-1999 |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Oroville Northeast has a diverse population including a high concentration of same-sex couples.
| Same-Sex Partner Households | 1.9% |
|---|
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 32.0% |
|---|---|
| Lower-Middle Income | Lower income than 61.9% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Top Ancestries | Irish 16.0%, German 11.6%, Mexican 11.3%, English 7.7%, Italian 3.6%, Portuguese 2.8%, Iranian 0.9% |
| Languages Spoken | English 99.3% |
Commute
Most residents drive alone and enjoy short commute times.
Oroville Northeast features short commutes and high car dependency.
| Commute Time Under 15 Minutes | 41.5% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 87.6% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price?
The median home price is $398,746, less expensive than 90.8% of California neighborhoods.
What is notable about the population?
The neighborhood has a high concentration of same-sex partner households, higher than 96.8% of U.S. neighborhoods.