Gridley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
7,372 Population 3,321/sq mi density
$57,860 Median Income $28,242 per capita
$297,700 Home Value $348,913 Zillow
$1,127 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
456 Violent Crime/100K 1,245 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,860 median income, 9.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$297,700 home value, $1,127/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Gridley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,860
23% below
$28,242 per capita
Home Value
$297,700
6% above
Zillow: $348,913
Median Rent
$1,127/mo
3% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
456/100K
20% above
1,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
4% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Gridley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gridley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
106%
Rent
97%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
269%
Crime
120%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gridley a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gridley residents earn a median household income of $57,860 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,242. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% 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 Gridley is $297,700 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,913. Median rent is $1,127/month, with 28.8% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Gridley reports 456 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,245/100K.

Education

14.9% of adults in Gridley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gridley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,372
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density3,321/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$57,860
Per Capita$28,242
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287

Housing

B+
Home Value$297,700
Rent$1,127
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$348,913
Housing Units2,665
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent456/100K
Property1,245/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,988/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation92 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Gridley was founded in 1905.
The median home in Gridley was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
16.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.