South Oroville, CA

Population
2,846
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
184 ft
Median Home Value
$261,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,412/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,409
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About South Oroville

South Oroville sits right on the southern edge of Oroville, blending so smoothly into the rest of town that you will hardly notice where one ends and the other begins. It is an unincorporated community of a few thousand residents in Butte County, offering a quieter, more spread-out neighborhood feel while keeping you minutes from everyday conveniences. Las Plumas High School is located right here, serving as a familiar local anchor for families. With Highway 70 running close by, residents enjoy quick access to nearby Chico, the foothills, and outdoor recreation around the Feather River.

Day-to-day life here relies on Oroville for groceries, local dining, libraries, and city parks, making it easy to run errands without traveling far. Depending on the exact street, younger kids attend elementary schools in either the Oroville City or Palermo districts before heading to Las Plumas High. Life follows the relaxed rhythm of the Sacramento Valley, from warm summer afternoons spent out on Lake Oroville to quiet, misty winter mornings. It is an unpretentious, convenient pocket of Northern California that offers practical foothill living with an easy commute.

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