Housing & Real Estate — Grass Valley, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 7,321 |
| Occupied | 6,833 |
| Vacant | 488 |
| Owner-Occupied | 2,718 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4,115 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $482,200 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$543,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,417/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $3,524/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | very expensive |
| Rent as % of Income | 32.8% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 55.1% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 514 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 1,019 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 585 |
| Built before 1960 | 2,170 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.