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Live Oak, California

Introduction to Live Oak, California

Live Oak, California, in Sutter county, is 32 miles S of Chico, California and 48 miles N of Sacramento, California. The city is considered part of the Yuba City metropolitan area. Live Oak has a population of 6,229.

Live Oak History

Live Oak was named in honor of John Augustus Sutter. The city’s first settler was A.M. McGrew, who arrived in 1866. The California-Oregon Railroad arrived in the city in the 1870's, resulting in further expansion. The City of Live Oak was incorporated in 1947.

Live Oak and nearby Attractions

  • Community Memorial Museum
  • Vacaville Museum
  • Bidwell - Sacramento River State Park
  • South Yuba River State Park
  • Bidwell Park
  • Old Sacramento State Historic Park

Things To Do In Live Oak

Local parks include the South Yuba River State Park, the Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park, the Gibson Ranch County Park and Bidwell Park. Local museums include the Pioneer Museum, the Gridley Museum and the Community Memorial Museum. The Sutter Branch Library, Barber Branch Library the and Yuba County Library are all located nearby.

Live Oak Transportation

Sacramento International is the nearest major airport.

Live Oak Higher Education

Butte College, Yuba College and California State University-Chico are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

Live Oak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyLive Oak Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyLive Oak Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 13%Live Oak Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Live Oak, CA

Comparing Live Oak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work41
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone24
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