At a Glance
Median Income
$57,860
$28,242 per capita
Home Value
$297,700
Zillow: $344,999
Median Rent
$1,127/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
438/100K
3,098/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
326 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gridley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 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 5.7% (58% 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 $344,999. 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 438 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,098/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,372
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density3,321/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,860
Per Capita$28,242
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287
Housing
B+
Home Value$297,700
Rent$1,127
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$344,999
Housing Units2,665
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent438/100K
Property3,098/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault166/100K
Burglary710/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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