Nevada
Grass Valley is a small town in Nevada with a population of 1,216. Residents earn $95,852 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Grass Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Grass Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Grass Valley is $95,852, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Grass Valley is $116,400, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Grass Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches, including 22.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 80.1% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.9% |
| 49% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,852 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,470 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,584 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,577 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 113 |
| County GDP | $592M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 7 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,350 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.02% |
| Commute Time | 38.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Census Median | $116,400 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,056 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,135 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,428 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,352 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,350 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.02% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,967/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 8.3 inches |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,425 ft (1,349 m) |
| Area | 34.5 sq mi (89.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7971°N, 117.7603°W |
| County FIPS | 32027 |
Winner: Republican by 54.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.9% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.96 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Total Area | 34.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 7 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 38.5 min |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |