Living in Nevada County, California

Nevada County is a county in California with a population of around 99,755. The main communities are Truckee, Grass Valley, Nevada City.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,718/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $623K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 44°F) and warm summers (highs around 75°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Nevada County has older demographics, with a median age of 51 and a moderately educated workforce (37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.