Nevada City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
3,168 Population 1,408/sq mi density
$69,552 Median Income $42,845 per capita
$607,300 Home Value $556,322 Zillow
$1,756 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,552 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$607,300 home value, $1,756/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Nevada City, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,552
7% below
$42,845 per capita
Home Value
$607,300
115% above
Zillow: $556,322
Median Rent
$1,756/mo
51% above
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
16% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Nevada City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
93%
Home Value
215%
Rent
151%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
116%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nevada City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nevada City residents earn a median household income of $69,552 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,845. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Nevada City is $607,300 , 115% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $556,322. Median rent is $1,756/month, with 26.3% 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 1962.

Education

39.0% of adults in Nevada City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nevada City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,168
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density1,408/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,552
Per Capita$42,845
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287

Housing

D
Home Value$607,300
Rent$1,756
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$556,322
Housing Units1,550
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.8%
Premature Death9,988/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain62.3 in/yr
Elevation2,392 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Nevada City was built in 1962.
31.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.