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Penn Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Yuba County County
Penn Valley, CA
At a Glance
How Penn Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Penn Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Penn Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Penn Valley residents earn a median household income of $62,966 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,127. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% 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 Penn Valley is $530,100 , 88% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $506,170. Median rent is $1,608/month, with 51.0% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Penn Valley reports 853 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,291/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Penn Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Penn Valley has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.