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Nevada City, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Nevada City, CA (Nevada County) — Census median home value $607,300, county listing prices up about 0.9% over the past year. Market data for Nevada City houses and the broader area.
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Nevada City, CA is in Nevada County, California — this guide covers houses in Nevada City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,168, with a median household income of $69,552. Census data puts the median value of houses in Nevada City at $607,300.
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Market overview
Nevada City housing market
Nevada City is in Nevada County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Nevada City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$607,300
Population (Census ACS)
3,168
Median household income
$69,552
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
Nevada City market snapshot
Population
3,168
County
Nevada County
Median Household Income
$69,552
Median Home Value (city)
$607,300
Median Gross Rent
$1,756/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 Nevada City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $607,300.
County Price Trend
Nevada County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.87% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Nevada City has an estimated population of 3,168 and a median household income of $69,552, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Nevada City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 8.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 30% 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 Grass Valley, Rough and Ready, North San Juan, Lake Wildwood, Alta Sierra, Penn Valley, Washington, Lake of the Pines, Graniteville, Kingvale, Soda Springs, Truckee, Floriston.
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Nearby city · ~2.9 mi
Rough and Ready market data
Nearby city · ~5.9 mi
North San Juan market data
Nearby city · ~8.7 mi
Lake Wildwood market data
Nearby city · ~9.0 mi
Alta Sierra market data
Nearby city · ~9.3 mi
Penn Valley market data
Nearby city · ~9.7 mi
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Nearby city · ~14.7 mi
Lake of the Pines market data
Nearby city · ~15.3 mi
Graniteville market data
Nearby city · ~20.4 mi
Kingvale market data
Nearby city · ~32.1 mi
Soda Springs market data
Nearby city · ~35.3 mi
Truckee market data
Nearby city · ~45.3 mi
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Nearby city · ~55.2 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Dutch Flat (~11.2 mi), Dobbins (~11.6 mi), Pike (~11.8 mi), Colfax (~12.2 mi), Alta (~12.9 mi), Camptonville (~13.3 mi), Smartsville (~14.4 mi), Alleghany (~17.6 mi), Meadow Vista (~17.8 mi), Challenge-Brownsville (~18.7 mi), Beale AFB (~20.0 mi), Loma Rica (~20.3 mi), Foresthill (~20.6 mi), Goodyears Bar (~21.6 mi), North Auburn (~22.9 mi), Wheatland (~24.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Nevada City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,168
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$607,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$69,552
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,756
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.87%
Census place type
city
County
Nevada County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.25 sq mi
Census GEOID
0650874
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 Nevada City
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
Nevada City FAQ
What are houses worth in Nevada City, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Nevada City at $607,300.
How much do houses cost in Nevada City, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Nevada City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $607,300. Active listing prices in Nevada County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Nevada City, CA?
Nevada City 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 Nevada City, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Nevada City's population at approximately 3,168.
What's the median rent in Nevada City, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Nevada City at approximately $1,756 per month.
What is the median household income in Nevada City, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Nevada City at approximately $69,552.
Is the Nevada City housing market growing?
Nevada County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.87% annual change in 2025.
Is Nevada City, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Nevada City's median home value at about 8.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 30% 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 Nevada City, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Tahoe-Truckee Unified for many Nevada City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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