Nevada City, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
3,168 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,552 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$607,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$794 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,411 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.6% 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 9 41
Feb 9 10 42
Mar 8 10 45
Apr 4 4 49
May 3 1 57
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 7 4 46
Dec 10 8 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 35%
Hillary Clinton 57%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Nevada City Charter
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Nevada County Special Education
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Seven Hills Intermediate
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Yuba College
29 miles, W • 1.4 star
William Jessup University
33 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Sierra College
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
2 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
22 miles, SW • 5 star
Adventist Health and Rideout
31 miles, W • 1.4 star
Oroville Hospital
32 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Sacramento International Airport
49 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
70 miles, E • 2.3 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
95 miles, SW • 1 star
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