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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Luke S.

Planning a move to Grass Valley -neighborhoods?

First post here. It's a a small town city with about 14,126 people. The median home value here is around $458,400, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,417 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Has anyone d...

1 replies 10 upvotes moving
Lily C.

Freelancing from Grass Valley -experience?

Random thought, Median household income is $48,850, which feels on the lower side for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs?

0 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Silas J.

Anyone regret moving to Grass Valley?

Longtime lurker here, I work in construction and Rent is about $1,417/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community...

1 replies 7 upvotes moving
Luke S.

Is Grass Valley still affordable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,417/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's ch...

7 replies 11 upvotes housing
Lily C.

Why I chose Grass Valley over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2013. The median home value here is around $458,400, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $48,850, whic...

2 replies 5 upvotes living
Peyton Thomas

Most overrated things about Grass Valley

I'm a 23-year-old mechanic and Crime rate is something to consider -Grass Valley sits at 565.1 per 100K. With a population of 14,126, Grass Valley is a small town. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $48,850, which feels on the lower side for the area. Prop...

12 replies 5 upvotes best-worst
Silas J.

How is the nightlife in Grass Valley?

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $458,400, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $48,850 in Grass Valley. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thoughts? It's changing f...

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Katherine M.

Is Grass Valley walkable?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $48,850 in Grass Valley. Homes are going for about $458,400 on average. Median household income is $48,850, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most ...

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Isabella Gonzalez

Best kept secrets of Grass Valley, CA

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $458,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Grass Valley sits at 565.1 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks in a...

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