At a Glance
Median Income
$95,852
$44,470 per capita
Home Value
$116,400
Zillow: $340,075
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
17.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grass Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grass Valley residents earn a median household income of $95,852 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,470. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 113 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grass Valley is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,075. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
11.9% of adults in Grass Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grass Valley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,216
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$95,852
Per Capita$44,470
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,400
Rent
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$340,075
Housing Units516
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.3 in/yr
Elevation4,425 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Commute39 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Grass Valley was built in 1992.
13.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (103 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.