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CA area data

Grass valley, CA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Grass valley.

Population: 48,022 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Grass valley, CA is $518,615 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $547,750 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,240/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, wildfire, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$518,615

Median home value

+0.6%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$518,615
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
-0.4%
10-year appreciation
+45.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$558,180
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$547,750
Median list price
$553,500
Median price per sqft
$352
1-year sale-price change
-15.5%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
205
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-1.6%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
66

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,240/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
Yuba River Charter District, Chicago Park Elementary, Grass Valley Elementary
Schools include
Yuba River Charter, Chicago Park Elementary, Chicago Park Community Charter, Lyman Gilmore Middle, Grass Valley Charter

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Lava Cap Mine (2.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.5°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.2 in
Annual snowfall
14.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
282
Days with Moderate air quality
81
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,805
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,423
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,127

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Nevada County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Beale Air Force Base (BAB) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SIERRA NEVADA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-112 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
23.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,062
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
63.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,267
Average weekly wage
$1,065
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
215

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Grass valleyState medianUS median
Median home value$518,615$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$547,750$696,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,240/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,062$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Grass valley, CA?
$518,615.
What is the median sale price in Grass valley, CA?
$547,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Grass valley, CA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Grass valley, CA?
Typical rent: $2,240/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Grass valley, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide.
Is Grass valley, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Grass valley, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Grass valley, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Grass valley, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lava Cap Mine, 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve Grass valley, CA?
22 schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Grass valley, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Grass valley, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Grass valley, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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