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Living in Grass Valley

Grass Valley is a city in the United States, with a population of 14,113 in July 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,458 per month, while the median home value was US$482,200 in July 2026. There were 318 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

More recorded crime than 77% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 96% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Grass Valley?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Grass Valley.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 40.2%, and the vacancy rate was 7.03% in July 2026. 63.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Grass Valley recurring monthly costs, € per month€2385Private kindergarten€241Utilities, 85 m² flat€52Internet, 60 Mbps€46Mobile plan, 10 GB€44Fitness club€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly43.54 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited52.24 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly2,385 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB46.15 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home241.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,458/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent63.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct7.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,584 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Median monthly rent1,282 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count219 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,187 people of 14,035 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$51,764 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Grass Valley is 7.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Grass Valley 7.4%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd51,764 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct72.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct90.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct7.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct5.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,719 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,695 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate7.37 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Grass Valley. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Grass Valley. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct92.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools15 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct18.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio11 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents318 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate1,634 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Grass Valley when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGrass Valley highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Grass Valley highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,687Grass Valley2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,687 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents565.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count56 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute16.87 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct4.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportAUN3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport29 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Grass Valley. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Grass Valley.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Grass Valley average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Grass Valley average monthly precipitation, mm0701402102802362282071136319031165140266JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Grass Valley annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5254.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Grass Valley is 4.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5Grass Valley 4.1135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.12 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 12 · Feb 12.72 · Mar 14.39 · Apr 17.06 · May 21.56 · Jun 26.78 · Jul 31.11 · Aug 30.78 · Sep 27.94 · Oct 22.28 · Nov 15.44 · Dec 11.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.611 · Feb 1.22 · Mar 2.78 · Apr 4.44 · May 8.22 · Jun 11.44 · Jul 14.56 · Aug 13.78 · Sep 11.17 · Oct 6.78 · Nov 2.83 · Dec 0.333 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 6.33 · Feb 6.94 · Mar 8.61 · Apr 10.72 · May 14.89 · Jun 19.11 · Jul 22.83 · Aug 22.28 · Sep 19.56 · Oct 14.56 · Nov 9.11 · Dec 5.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 236.2 · Feb 228.1 · Mar 207.3 · Apr 112.5 · May 62.99 · Jun 18.8 · Jul 0 · Aug 2.79 · Sep 11.18 · Oct 65.02 · Nov 140.2 · Dec 266.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M317.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M34.76 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,340 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul24.98 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.54 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan5.4 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Chicago Ridge14,036 residentsRobbinsdale14,030 residentsLiberty Lake14,029 residentsWilkinsburg borough14,027 residentsDestin14,046 residentsBroadlands14,021 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Grass Valley residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport91.5%Foreign residents 8.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.95 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,187 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density903.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population14,035 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population14,087 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Grass Valley a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Skilled employee67%strong on work, weak on safety · range 57–77%
Student54%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–65%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–64%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 44–66%
Foreign residents1,187 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population14,035 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent63.62 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,282 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,584 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,719 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd482,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes40.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour49.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad8.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct4.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct3.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct74.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct3.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct32.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct87.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus5,354 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct15.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct84.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Grass Valley?

The median gross salary is 3,695 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Grass Valley?

The unemployment rate is 7.37 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Grass Valley?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.12 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Grass Valley?

Police recorded 2,687 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Grass Valley?

The published population is 14,035 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Grass Valley?

1,187 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Grass Valley a good place to live?

Grass Valley may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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