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Grass Valley, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Grass Valley, CA (Nevada County) — Census median home value $458,400, county listing prices up about 0.9% over the past year. Market data for Grass Valley houses and the broader area.
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Grass Valley, CA is in Nevada County, California — this guide covers houses in Grass Valley and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,126, with a median household income of $48,850. Census data puts the median value of houses in Grass Valley at $458,400.
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Market overview
Grass Valley housing market
Grass Valley is in Nevada County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Grass Valley and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$458,400
Population (Census ACS)
14,126
Median household income
$48,850
County price trend (2025)
0.87% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Grass Valley market snapshot
Population
14,126
County
Nevada County
Median Household Income
$48,850
Median Home Value (city)
$458,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,417/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Grass Valley's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $458,400.
County Price Trend
Nevada County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.87% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Grass Valley has an estimated population of 14,126 and a median household income of $48,850, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Grass Valley's Census-reported median home value works out to about 9.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 35% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Nevada City, Rough and Ready, Alta Sierra, Penn Valley, Lake Wildwood, North San Juan, Lake of the Pines, Washington, Graniteville, Kingvale, Soda Springs, Truckee, Floriston.
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Nearby city · ~2.9 mi
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Nearby city · ~4.7 mi
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Nearby city · ~6.5 mi
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Nearby city · ~7.8 mi
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Nearby city · ~10.8 mi
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Nearby city · ~12.6 mi
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Nearby city · ~22.9 mi
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Nearby city · ~33.6 mi
Soda Springs market data
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Nearby city · ~46.8 mi
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Nearby city · ~56.7 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Colfax (~10.2 mi), Dutch Flat (~11.7 mi), Dobbins (~12.6 mi), Smartsville (~12.9 mi), Alta (~13.6 mi), Pike (~14.6 mi), Meadow Vista (~15.1 mi), Camptonville (~16.0 mi), Beale AFB (~17.8 mi), Foresthill (~19.0 mi), Loma Rica (~20.0 mi), North Auburn (~20.1 mi), Challenge-Brownsville (~20.3 mi), Alleghany (~20.4 mi), Wheatland (~22.3 mi), Auburn (~22.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Grass Valley data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
14,126
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$458,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$48,850
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,417
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.87%
Census place type
city
County
Nevada County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
6.00 sq mi
Census GEOID
0630798
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Grass Valley
Schools
Tahoe-Truckee Unified — 11 schools, 3,965 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Nevada addresses may be served by Tahoe-Truckee Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Grass Valley FAQ
What are houses worth in Grass Valley, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Grass Valley at $458,400.
How much do houses cost in Grass Valley, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Grass Valley, Census ACS data shows a median value of $458,400. Active listing prices in Nevada County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Grass Valley, CA?
Grass Valley houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Nevada County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Grass Valley, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Grass Valley's population at approximately 14,126.
What's the median rent in Grass Valley, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Grass Valley at approximately $1,417 per month.
What is the median household income in Grass Valley, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Grass Valley at approximately $48,850.
Is the Grass Valley housing market growing?
Nevada County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.87% annual change in 2025.
Is Grass Valley, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Grass Valley's median home value at about 9.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 35% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Grass Valley, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Tahoe-Truckee Unified for many Grass Valley addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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