How much do homeowners pay a month in Grass Valley, CA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Grass Valley, CA pay a median of $2,423 (±$211) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $731 (±$215).
60.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Grass Valley, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,661 in 2015–2019 to $2,423 in 2020–2024 (+45.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,423 (±$211)
- Without a mortgage
- $731 (±$215)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 60.8%
Monthly owner costs in Grass Valley
| Grass Valley | Nevada County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,423 (±$211) | $2,851 (±$73) | $2,946 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $731 (±$215) | $997 (±$48) | $829 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 60.8% (±6.8 points) | 61.2% (±1.9 points) | 67.4% (±0.1 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,524 (±$527) | $4,694 (±$162) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Grass Valley, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Nevada County ($2,851).
It is also lower than in California ($2,946).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Nevada County, Grass Valley ranks 6 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 616 of 1,051.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Grass Valley have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,661 (±$100) | $2,423 (±$211) | +45.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,555 (±$322) | $3,524 (±$527) | +37.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $331,400 (±$15,313) | $482,200 (±$39,059) | +45.5% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Grass Valley
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | — | $2,423 (±$211) | — |
| Nevada City | 2.9 mi | $2,946 (±$689) | Not measurably different |
| Alta Sierra | 6.5 mi | $2,791 (±$204) | Higher |
| Penn Valley | 7.8 mi | $2,188 (±$913) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Wildwood | 7.8 mi | $2,814 (±$259) | Higher |
| Colfax | 10 mi | $2,231 (±$414) | Not measurably different |
| Lake of the Pines | 13 mi | $2,729 (±$470) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Vista | 15 mi | $3,077 (±$257) | Higher |
| Foresthill | 19 mi | $2,869 (±$384) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alta Sierra, CA ($2,791), Lake Wildwood, CA ($2,814), Meadow Vista, CA ($3,077).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Nevada County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truckee | $3,355 (±$119) |
| 2 | Nevada City | $2,946 (±$689) |
| 3 | Lake Wildwood | $2,814 (±$259) |
| 4 | Alta Sierra | $2,791 (±$204) |
| 5 | Lake of the Pines | $2,729 (±$470) |
| 6 | Grass Valley | $2,423 (±$211) |
| 7 | Penn Valley | $2,188 (±$913) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Grass Valley
What is the average mortgage payment in Grass Valley?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Grass Valley, CA is $2,423 (±$211) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Grass Valley?
Owners without a mortgage in Grass Valley pay a median of $731 (±$215) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Grass Valley gone up?
In Grass Valley, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,661 in 2015–2019 to $2,423 in 2020–2024 (+45.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Valley city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Valley city, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Valley city, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Valley city, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Valley city, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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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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