Oregon
Grass Valley is a small town in Oregon with a population of 161. Residents earn $58,313 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Grass Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. 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 $58,313, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Grass Valley is $120,100, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $337 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Grass Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches, including 16.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 84.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 15.1% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,313 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,564 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,252 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,077 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.4% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 118 |
| County GDP | $774M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 3 |
| Retail | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,100 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.58% |
| Commute Time | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $120,100 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $337 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,100 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.58% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,702/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 5.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.0 inches |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,268 ft (691 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3591°N, 120.7842°W |
| County FIPS | 41055 |
Winner: Republican by 57 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.5% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 316/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 12 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |