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Nevada City, California, in Nevada county, is 38 miles NE of Roseville, California (center to center) and 53 miles NE of Sacramento, California. There are an estimated 3,001 people in the city.
In Nevada City, about 41% of adults are married. In Nevada City, 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.
In 2000, Nevada City had a median family income of $46,149. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Nevada City. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($15,350) in Nevada City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 61% of housing in Nevada City is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Nevada City than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city.
In Nevada City, 81% of commuters drive to work. Nevada City is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Nevada City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Nevada City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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