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Nevada City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County
Nevada City, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Nevada City a Good Place to Live?
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 $537,507. 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.
Safety & Crime
Nevada City reports 476 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,825/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.