Truckee-Grass Valley Urban Area, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
102,452 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,905 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$602,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$900 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,371 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 7 9 39
Feb 7 10 41
Mar 6 9 44
Apr 3 4 48
May 2 0 56
Jun 1 0 64
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 5 4 45
Dec 8 9 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 9%

Schools

Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary
6 miles, SW 3.2 star
Grizzly Hill
13 miles, NW 2.8 star

Colleges

Sierra College
42 miles, SW 1.4 star
Yuba College
43 miles, W 1.4 star
William Jessup University
43 miles, SW 1.9 star
Sierra Nevada College
45 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W 2.3 star
Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
30 miles, SW 5 star
Tahoe Forest Hospital
30 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
55 miles, E 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
61 miles, W 3.2 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
100 miles, SW 1 star
Redding Municipal Airport
116 miles, N 1 star