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Nevada City, CA


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Nevada City, California

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.

The People and Families of Nevada 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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Nevada City Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Nevada City Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Nevada City College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Nevada City Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Nevada City Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Nevada City Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Nevada City, CA

Comparing Nevada City 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
Well-Paid Single Women107
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men97
Male Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity71
Senior Citizens58
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

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

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use94

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built21
Affordability of Rents16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime34

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