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Grass Valley, California · ZIP 95949

Grass Valley — ZIP 95949

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Grass Valley (95949) scores 62/100 — Fair for Grass Valley. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $552K.

62OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency43%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index60/100
Typical home value$552K
Median rent$2,075/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$552K

Median Rent

$2,075/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,044

Violent Crime

302

Property Crime

742

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Nevada County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Alta Sierra ElementaryKG–05338
52%
52%
Cottage Hill ElementaryKG–05485
39%
41%
Clear Creek ElementaryKG–08173
37%
67%
Magnolia Intermediate06–08410
35%
53%
Bear River High09–12664
27%
42%
Arete Charter AcademyKG–08207
27%
37%
John Muir Charter06–12629
3%
12%
Pleasant Ridge Special Education PreschoolM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

20,709

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

53.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95949 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 95949 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95949 is approximately $552K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 95949 in Grass Valley has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.