How long is the commute from Grass Valley, CA?
Workers who live in Grass Valley, CA take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in Grass Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Grass Valley | Nevada County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.2% (±5.4 points) | 62.8% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±3.6 points) | 6.4% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±2.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±5.1 points) | 25.0% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Grass Valley, the average commute is lower than in Nevada County (23.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Grass Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nevada County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in California (2.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nevada County, Grass Valley ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1020 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Grass Valley
| Vehicles available | Grass Valley | Nevada County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±5.0 points) | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.1% (±5.9 points) | 27.3% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.0% (±4.8 points) | 38.5% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.2% (±3.7 points) | 30.0% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Grass Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Nevada County (4.2%).
It is also higher than in California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Grass Valley
| Grass Valley | Nevada County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±5.1 points) | 25.0% (±2.2 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±3.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.9% (±4.3 points) | 93.0% (±1.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Grass Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nevada County (93.0%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Grass Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | — | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Nevada City | 2.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alta Sierra | 6.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Penn Valley | 7.8 mi | 50.8 minutes (±14.4) | Higher |
| Lake Wildwood | 7.8 mi | 35.1 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Colfax | 10 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Lake of the Pines | 13 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Meadow Vista | 15 mi | 30.8 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Beale AFB | 18 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alta Sierra, CA (27.9 minutes), Penn Valley, CA (50.8 minutes), Lake Wildwood, CA (35.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nevada County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Valley | 50.8 minutes (±14.4) |
| 2 | Lake Wildwood | 35.1 minutes (±7.3) |
| 3 | Alta Sierra | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Lake of the Pines | 27.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Truckee | 21.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Nevada City | 21.0 minutes (±12.2) |
| 7 | Grass Valley | 16.9 minutes (±2.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Grass Valley
How long is the average commute in Grass Valley?
Workers who live in Grass Valley, CA take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Grass Valley without a car?
12.7% of households in Grass Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Grass Valley?
15.2% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Grass Valley worked from home, and 90.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Valley city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Valley city, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Valley city, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Grass Valley city, California (place:30798, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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