At a Glance
Median Income
$58,313
$29,564 per capita
Home Value
$120,100
Zillow: $413,599
Median Rent
$337/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
16.3% 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+
3.9 / 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 $58,313 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,564. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 118 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grass Valley is $120,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $413,599. Median rent is $337/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
19.5% of adults in Grass Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grass Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density316/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,313
Per Capita$29,564
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$774M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,252
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,100
Rent$337
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$413,599
Housing Units116
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,702/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
Elevation2,268 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 20%
Commute15 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Grass Valley was founded in 1900.
The median home in Grass Valley was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.3% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.