Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Broad Street Bistro & Gallery
Coffee Shop
Elixart
Coffee Shop
Java John's
Coffee Shop
The Curly Wolf Espresso House
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Valentina's Organic Bistro & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Durga's Divine Café
Coffee Shop
South Pine Cafe
Coffee Shop
Carolines Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Fabble Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Deer Creek Suspension Bridge
Attraction
American Victorian Museum
Museum
Nevada Theatre
Theatre Arts
Firehouse Number 1 Museum
Museum
Nevada County Narrow Guage Railroad Museum
Museum
Bandshell Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Litton Building
Theatre Arts
Sierra Cinemas
Cinema
Art Gallery & Photo Restoration
Art Gallery
Del Oro Theater
Cinema
Prosperity Lanes
Bowling Alley
Bourn Cottage
Attraction
Food and Drink (11) F
Jernigan's Tap House & Grill
Bar
Bonanza Market
Alcohol
McGees
Bar
Treats
Sweets
Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe
Sweets
Matteos
Bar
Mine Shaft
Bar
National Bar
Bar
Coopers
Bar
Chief Crazy Horse
Bar
Treats
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Pine Street Burgers
Fast Food
Big A's Drive In
Fast Food
Grass Valley Brewing
Bar
Long's Bottle Shop
Alcohol
Gary's Place
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
El Favorito Taqueria
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Seaman's Lodge
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
SPD
Grocery Store
California Organics
Grocery Store
Spring Street Market
Bakery
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Briar Patch Food Co-Op
Grocery Store
Natural Selection
Grocery Store
Emily's Catering & Cakes
Bakery
Corvus Gluten Free Bakery
Bakery
BackPorch Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Flour Garden Bakery - Neal Street
Bakery
Parks (5) F
Hirschman's Pond
Park
Calanan Park
Park
Tobiassen Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Sugarloaf Mountain
Park
Devere Mautino Park
Park
Empire Mine State Historic Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Condon Park
Park
Empire Mine State Historic Park
Park
South Yuba River State Park
Park
Shops (6) F
Tour of Nevada City
Bicycle
YouBet! Bicycle Sales & Service
Bicycle
Gray Goose
Gift Shop
Harmony Books
Books
True Value
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Grass Valley Eye Care Optometric, INC
Optician
IncrediblePets
Pets
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Mai's Nails & Spa
Beauty
Hills Flat Lumber
Home Improvement
Robinson
Convenience Store
Remax Gold
Hairdresser
Sunchild's Parlour
Fashion
his + hers
Fashion
RE/MAX
Books
Tribal Weaver
Fashion
Forever Vivid Salon
Beauty
Mill Street Sock Company
Fashion
Serendipity
Fashion
Tess' Kitchen Store
Houseware
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Nevada City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Tinloy Transfer Station
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Nevada City is 139/100 - which is equal to California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B

Nevada City crime rates are 1,453 per 100k, which is 49% lower than California
Property Crime
1,198 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
256 crimes per 100k
B
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employment C

The median income in Nevada City is $51,023 - which is 20% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$51,023
F
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
A+
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Yubadocs Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Training Area
Fire Station
Grass Valley Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Station 2
Fire Station
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Grass Valley Police Department
Police
LHI COVID Testing
Clinic
Grass Valley Extended Care
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing C

Nevada City home prices are $438,200 - which is 7% higher than California
Home Price
$438,200
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18%
A+
Home Affordability
8.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B

The Nevada City graduation rate is 90% - which is 13% higher than California
School Test Scores
42%
F
High School Grad. Rates
90%
B+
Elementary Schools (14) A+
Nevada City Preschool
Nevada City Charter
Nevada County Special Education
Seven Hills Intermediate
Deer Creek Elementary
Sugarloaf Mountain Juvenile Hall Program
Yuba River Charter
Forest Charter
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Echo Ridge Christian School
Early Childhood Education
Lyman Gilmore Middle
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Grass Valley Preschool
Bell Hill Academy
Grass Valley Charter
Mount St Marys Academy
Union Hill Elementary
High Schools (7) A+
Nevada County Special Education
Sugarloaf Mountain Juvenile Hall Program
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Forest Charter
John Muir Charter
John Muir Charter
North Point Academy
Nevada Union High
Nu Tech High
Bitney Prep High
William & Marian Ghidotti High
Charis Youth Center
Sierra Academy Of Expeditionary Learning
Silver Springs High (Continuation)
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ratings B

Nevada City has an overall rating of 73% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
B
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  • Nevada City has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Nevada City crime rates are 49% 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 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