Live Oak

Live Oak History

Early 1800s: The Maidu people occupy the area for 10,000 years prior to the arrival of Jedediah Smith and trappers from the Hudson Bay Company in 1828
1864: Hezekiah Luther (Father of Live Oak) purchased 320 acres
1866: The City’s first settler, A.M. McGrew arrived in Live Oak
1869: The dense forest that was Live Oak was cleared by employed Chinese laborers to open up farmland and A.M. McGrew built the first home in Live Oak
1869: The California-Oregon Railroad from Marysville to Portland arrived in Live Oak
1874: Live Oak's first Store with the town's first post office inside
1875: The Live Oak Historic Commercial District started development until the time of the Great Depression in 1932
1876: The Railway station was built
1909: Live Oak received electricity
1915: Hwy 99 was built through Live Oak to the Butte County Line
1926: Vot to incorporate Live Oak as a city failed 148 to 148
January 14, 1947, Live Oak was finally incorporated as a city
Today: Live Oak is a small city with a population of around 9,285 people. The city is home to several parks, including Live Oak City Park and the Live Oak Memorial Park and Pool

Population: 9,285 residents (as of 2022)
Median age: 35.4
Gender: 50.6% males, 49.4% females
Ethnicity: 80.6% White, 8.25% Two or more races, 4.33% Other race, 3.11% Asian, 2.47% Black or African American, 1.24% Native American
Foreign-born residents: 7.2% Latin America, 4.3% Asia, and other regions
US-born citizens: 86.8%
Primary shared language: None of the households in Live Oak reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language
Largest ethnic groups: White (Non-Hispanic), White (Hispanic), Asian (Non-Hispanic), Other (Hispanic), and Two+ (Hispanic)
Largest Universities: Yuba College and Cambridge Junior College-Yuba City.
Median household income: $61,655

The average cost of a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $1,400 per month
The median home cost in Live Oak is $440,000, trending up 9.6% year-over-year
Housing costs in Live Oak range from $325,000 for a starter home to $1,500,000 for an executive home
Currently, 41% of households in Live Oak are considered cost-burdened, meaning they devote more than 30% of their monthly income to housing costs
The cost of living index in Live Oak is 108.2, which is higher than the national average
The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Yuba City is $36,563 per year
The cost of living for basic items such as bread, rice, eggs, and cheese is comparable to the national average
The median household income in Live Oak is $47,128

Parks throughout the city
Restaurants and shopping areas
Beautiful natural scenery, including the Sutter Buttes, Mountain Range and Feather River
Rural charm and a mix of urban amenities
Central location with easy access to major cities, such as Sacramento and Chico
Festivals and events throughout the year, such as the Sikh Parade and the California Swan Festival
And so much more

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Live Oak declined at a rate of -1.71%, from 3.45k employees to 3.4k employees
The job market in Live Oak has increased by 1.0% over the last year
The median household income in Live Oak is $47,128
In June 2023, the median listing home price in Live Oak was $440K, trending up 9.6% year-over-year
The cost of living in Live Oak is 108.2, which is higher than the national average
There are 5 one-bedroom apartments available for rent in Live Oak, with monthly rent ranging from $900 to $1,400

For seniors and people with disabilities. To schedule a ride, call 530-742-2877
Greyhound: a bus service that operates out of Marysville, CA, which is about 10.5 miles southeast of Live Oak. To contact Greyhound, call 530-742-7121
California Highways: Yuba City and Chico are both accessible via California Highway 99
Local transportation services: there are several local transportation services in Yuba City, including Warrior Transport, Everyday Friendly Transport Service, NorCal Limousine Services, and A-1 Limo Express
Non-emergency air transportation: Angel Flight West provides non-emergency air transportation services. To apply, visit their website or call 310-390-2958
Amtrak: a train service that operates out of Sacramento, CA, which is about 50 miles south of Live Oak. To contact Amtrak, call 1-800-872-7245
International Flights: Fly anywhere in the world, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is just a quick 45-minute drive south

Live Oak has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters
Summers are usually sunny and dry, with temperatures reaching the high 90s and sometimes exceeding 100°F
Winters are cold and wet, with temperatures ranging from the high 30s to the low 60s
The rain in Live Oak falls mostly in the winter, with relatively no rain in the summer
The average temperature in Live Oak typically varies from 39°F to 96°F over the course of the year
January is the coldest month, with an average temperature varying between 56.5°F and 41.2°F