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Housing Affordability in Grass Valley, CA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 57.3%
- California 41.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 63.6%
- California 55.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 48.1%
- California 31.4%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,423/mo
- California $2,946/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2,51763.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,31048.1%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,41335.7%
- Median rent as a share of income: 38.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 31.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $731/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 9.3
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley, CA | 57.3% | 63.6% | 48.1% | 38.2% |
| Nevada County | 41.7% | 57.4% | 37.0% | 34.1% |
| California | 41.7% | 55.3% | 31.4% | 32.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Grass Valley, CA?
- In Grass Valley, CA, 57.3% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Grass Valley compare with California?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Grass Valley is 57.3%, compared with 41.7% for California as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates