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Grass Valley, CA


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Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley, California, in Nevada county, is 34 miles N of Roseville, California (center to center) and 49 miles NE of Sacramento, California. There are an estimated 10,922 people in the city.

The People and Families of Grass Valley

In Grass Valley, about 39% of adults are married. In Grass Valley, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Grass Valley has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grass Valley had a median family income of $33,220.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,890) in Grass Valley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Grass Valley Housing

Approximately 43% of housing in Grass Valley is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.

Commuting

In Grass Valley, 89% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Grass Valley than other cities.

High Points

Grass Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Grass Valley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Grass Valley, CA

Comparing Grass Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity51
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work74

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime22

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