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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.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population14,035people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,719EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,282EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.37%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,687offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 69% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean4.12µg/m³country median 7.0 — 41% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

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.

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

€ / month

Private kindergarten€2385
Utilities, 85 m² flat€241
Internet, 60 Mbps€52
Mobile plan, 10 GB€46
Fitness club€44

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)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited52.24 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly2,385 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB46.15 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home241.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028)26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,458/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent63.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,584 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,468 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,282 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes219 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

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 worker53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–61%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student48%strong on education, weak on work · range 38–58%
Family51%strong on family, weak on cost · range 42–60%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

8.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,187 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 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income51,764 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband72.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet7.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet5.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,719 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,862 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov10Official
Unemployment rate7.37 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Grass Valley?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,862 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,209of €3,017 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,017
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,468
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€241 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028) · 2025-12-31− €241
Internet€52 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028) · 2025-12-31− €52
Mobile plan€46 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Grass Valley (Wayback Machine capture 20250617113028) · 2025-12-31− €46
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,209
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Grass Valley Salary needed to live in Grass Valley

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

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
Residents with high school education or higher92.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools15 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents18.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio11 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents318 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,634 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official

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 highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Grass Valley2,687
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,687 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting15Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents565.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Recorded violent crimes56 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time16.87 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work4.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportAUN3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport29 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

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, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

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, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.12 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202412Official
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 Information19Official
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 Information19Official
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 Information19Official
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 Information19Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading17.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean4.76 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,340 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature24.98 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13.54 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.4 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±2.5 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±2.7 °C, Werl (Germany) ±3.1 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±3.4 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.4 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±3.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,187 is not 4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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)8Official
Foreign residents1,187 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density903.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population14,035 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics14,087 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value482,200 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes40.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate49.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad8.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents4.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage74.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance3.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher32.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Households with a vehicle available87.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,354 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home15.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans84.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Grass Valley

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Rocklin as a Grass Valley alternative in the same region

49 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 76,821 Rocklin vs 14,035 Grass Valley+447%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,655 Rocklin vs €2,719 Grass Valley+71%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,068 Rocklin vs 2,687 Grass Valley−60%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.9 µg/m³ Rocklin vs 4.1 µg/m³ Grass Valley+67%
  • Unemployment: 4.5% Rocklin vs 7.4% Grass Valley−39%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Rocklin vs 4.0% Grass Valley+55%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,415 Rocklin vs €3,862 Grass Valleyno percentage

Plainfield as a Grass Valley alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2777 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,719 Grass Valley+78%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 14,035 Grass Valley+257%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,687 Grass Valley−72%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 4.1 µg/m³ Grass Valley+89%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.4% Grass Valley−49%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 4.0% Grass Valley+55%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 29.0 km Grass Valley−69%

Cities near Grass Valley

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alta Sierra 10.1 km away
Rent
2,082 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,252 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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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 3,862 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 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.

Which cities are near Grass Valley?

Alta Sierra is near Grass Valley. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  3. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  4. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  5. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  6. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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