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Live Oak, CA


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Live Oak, California

Live Oak, California, in Sutter county, is 32 miles S of Chico, California (center to center) 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.

The People and Families of Live Oak

In Live Oak, about 50% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Approximately 50% of Live Oak is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for California, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Live Oak had a median family income of $31,075.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Live Oak Housing

About 63% of housing units in Live Oak are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Live Oak are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in California.

Commuting

In Live Oak, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Live Oak. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

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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