Nevada City, CA Area Guide

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Nevada City Area Facts

  • Nevada City has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Nevada City crime rates are 8% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Nevada City is equal to the California average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Nevada City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hirschman's Pond
      Calanan Park
      Tobiassen Park
      Pioneer Park
      Sugarloaf Mountain
      Devere Mautino Park
      Empire Mine State Historic Park
      Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Deer Creek Suspension Bridge
      American Victorian Museum
      Nevada Theatre
      Firehouse Number 1 Museum
      Nevada County Narrow Guage Railroad Museum
      Bandshell Amphitheater
      Litton Building
      Sierra Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Jernigan's Tap House & Grill
      Bonanza Market
      McGees
      Treats
      Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe
      Matteos
      Mine Shaft
      National Bar

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Nevada City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Nevada City.
      Drive to Work
      71%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      4% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Nevada City? The cost of living in Nevada City is 139/100 - which is equal to California.
      Nevada City
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Nevada City? Nevada City crime rates are 2,617, which are 8% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,617 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      80%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Nevada City? The median income in Nevada City is $51,023 which is 20% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $51,0238% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $36,37522% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      81% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Nevada City a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Nevada City home prices? Nevada City home prices are $438,200 - which is 7% higher than California
      Median home value
      $438,200137% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,20227% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Nevada City have good schools? The Nevada City graduation rate is 90% - which is 13% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      14% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      12% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Nevada City a good place to live? Nevada City has an overall rating of 73% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      2 total surveys

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