What is the rental vacancy rate in Grass Valley, CA?
The rental vacancy rate in Grass Valley, CA is 2.1% (±2.3 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.3% (±2.2 points).
512 (±234) homes, 7.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Grass Valley, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.5% in 2015–2019 to 2.1% in 2020–2024 (−0.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 2.1% (±2.3 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.3% (±2.2 points)
- Vacant homes
- 512 (±234)
Vacancy in Grass Valley against Nevada County, its state and the nation
| Grass Valley | Nevada County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 4.2% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% (±2.2 points) | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 512 (±234) | 11,444 (±701) | 1,096,644 (±18,928) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Grass Valley, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Nevada County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Grass Valley
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley | — | 2.1% (±2.3 points) | — |
| Nevada City | 2.9 mi | 6.7% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alta Sierra | 6.5 mi | 17.8% (±20.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Valley | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±20.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Wildwood | 7.8 mi | 0.0% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colfax | 10 mi | 2.8% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake of the Pines | 13 mi | 0.0% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Meadow Vista | 15 mi | 0.0% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beale AFB | 18 mi | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Nevada County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alta Sierra | 17.8% (±20.1 points) |
| 2 | Nevada City | 6.7% (±9.4 points) |
| 3 | Grass Valley | 2.1% (±2.3 points) |
| 4 | Truckee | 1.6% (±1.4 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lake of the Pines | 0.0% (±14.5 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lake Wildwood | 0.0% (±12.8 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Penn Valley | 0.0% (±20.9 points) |
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
Is it hard to find a rental in Grass Valley?
The rental vacancy rate in Grass Valley, CA is 2.1% (±2.3 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Grass Valley tighter than it was?
In Grass Valley, the rental vacancy rate went from 2.5% in 2015–2019 to 2.1% in 2020–2024 (−0.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How many homes are vacant in Grass Valley?
An estimated 512 (±234) housing units, 7.0% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grass Valley city, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 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 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M, DP04_0004E, DP04_0004M, DP04_0003E, DP04_0003M, DP04_0003PE, DP04_0003PM
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