Median Income
$58,393
22% lower than US avg
Home Value
$80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.8%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$738
37% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
5.2%
58% lower than US avg
How Gridley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population375
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,393
Per Capita$31,058
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$928M
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$738
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$192,205
Health
Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation1,148 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+92.1%
School Score5.80
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute30 min
Libraries6
Is Gridley a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gridley receives an overall livability score of 3.8 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. Gridley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gridley is $58,393, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gridley is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $738 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Gridley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Gridley has a population of 375 with a density of 872 people per square mile. The median age is 38.3 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 2.7% Hispanic.
Population
38.3yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
The median household income in Gridley is $58,393, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,393 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,058 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,304 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,139 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 260 |
| County GDP | $928M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,477 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
The median home value in Gridley is $80,000, 72% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $738 (37% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $192,205.
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,000 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $192,205 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $738 |
| 37% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,477 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
In Gridley, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.9% report depression. 23.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Gridley vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,566/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
Crime Rates: Gridley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Gridley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1011°N, 95.8815°W |
| County FIPS | 20031 |