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Grass Valley, California

city · Nevada County

At a glance

14,113
Population
$482,200
Median home value (all homes)
59% above U.S. median
$517,396
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,458/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$51,764
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
16.9 min
Average commute
90.9%
Homes with broadband
14.23%
Locations with fiber available
7.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 121 — 21% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing77% above
Goods & services5% above
Utilities9% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost9% below
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

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

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