Living in Grass Valley, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Grass Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Grass Valley has 1,134 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $80,368 (about the same as the Nevada median).
Grass Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Grass Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,134
- Median age
- 33.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $80,368State: $78,260
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Grass Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Nevada median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Grass Valley median household income
The median household income in Grass Valley is $80,368 and the income per person is $39,552. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Grass Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 490
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 28%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.21
Grass Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,134
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.9%
- Households
- 353
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Grass Valley ›
Education in Grass Valley
2.5% of adults 25 and older in Grass Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Grass Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 11%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Grass Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | 1,134 | $80,368 | — | — |
| Winnemucca | 8,361 | $81,824 | $309,100 | $965 |
| Imlay | 385 | $39,551 | — | — |
| Humboldt River Ranch | 118 | $34,063 | $200,000 | — |
| Battle Mountain | 3,518 | $81,857 | $203,800 | $899 |
| Paradise Valley | 247 | $142,946 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Grass Valley, NV?
The median household income in Grass Valley is $80,368, about the same as the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Grass Valley, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Nevada median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Grass Valley?
The median age in Grass Valley is 33.1 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Grass Valley?
The average commute to work in Grass Valley is 27 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Grass Valley?
The unemployment rate in Grass Valley is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Grass Valley?
2.5% of adults in Grass Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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