Grass Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
14,126 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,850 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$458,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$656 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,267 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nevada County
3
Truckee-Grass Valley Urban Area
3
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nevada County
3
Truckee-Grass Valley Urban Area
3
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 2 41
Feb 8 3 43
Mar 7 3 46
Apr 3 1 50
May 2 0 57
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 2 0 57
Nov 6 3 46
Dec 9 2 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 12%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 1, CA
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Schools

Charis Youth Center
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Grass Valley Charter
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Yuba College
27 miles, W • 1.4 star
William Jessup University
30 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Sierra College
31 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
19 miles, SW • 5 star
Adventist Health and Rideout
30 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Sacramento International Airport
46 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
71 miles, E • 2.3 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
92 miles, SW • 1 star
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