Living here
Nearest 4-year college30 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates32.8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Grass Valley Community Development
The Grass Valley Community Development Department administers the City's Building and Planning functions, reviews application materials, and issues permits for planning and building projects.
county
Nevada County Economic Development
The Economic Resource Council (ERC) is dedicated to building a strong and resilient local economy by uniting businesses, educators, government, and community leaders to create opportunities that empower individuals and support a prosperous shared future. Its mission is to enhance the economic vitality of Nevada County by supporting the retention, growth, and attraction of quality jobs and talent, promoting innovative industries and entrepreneurial success, and preserving the region's environmental and cultural identity. The ERC describes four core activities: Supporting Local Businesses, Driving Workforce Development, Fostering Economic Innovation, and Strengthening Community Ties.
state
Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state
Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo