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Grass Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County
Grass Valley, CA
At a Glance
How Grass Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grass Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Grass Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Grass Valley residents earn a median household income of $48,850 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,832. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grass Valley is $458,400 , 63% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,888. Median rent is $1,417/month, with 39.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Grass Valley reports 565 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,584/100K. The murder rate is 23.2/100K.
Education
32.0% of adults in Grass Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grass Valley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.