Penn Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,197 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,966 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
56 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$530,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,311 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,375 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 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 4 42
Feb 8 6 43
Mar 7 5 46
Apr 4 2 49
May 2 0 58
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 1 0 66
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 6 3 47
Dec 9 4 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Ready Springs Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Vantage Point Charter
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Williams Ranch Elementary
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Yuba College
19 miles, W • 1.4 star
William Jessup University
26 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
8 miles, E • 2.3 star
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
18 miles, S • 5 star
Adventist Health and Rideout
22 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Sacramento International Airport
41 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
79 miles, E • 2.3 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
90 miles, SW • 1 star
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