COMMENT BY
Jack from Grass Valley, CA
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Grass Valley, CA
COMMENT
What's not to like?
The Good:
Swimming, fishing, rafting, kayaking (lake or stream), hunting, local farmers markets, off roading, kids sports, some the very best schools in California, less than an hour to Tahoe or Sacramento, local history museums, gold panning, horse back riding, reasonable real estate properties (though getting higher which is good if you already own). You like rain? Lots of it here in the winter with the occasional snow that doesn't last long except on some roads that don't get winter sun.
If you lead an active life or want to lead an active life there is an abundance of things to do. Also, lots of classic cars enthusiasts.
The Bad:
Transient population, losers hooked on whatever, lots of illegal pot growing, 3 hot, hot, hot months, lots of retirees driving up housing costs, low salaries, rednecks or hippies whichever you don't prefer....lol. Hot months can be brutal, just go to the local swimming hole and stay chillie and relax.
Best places to live in the area IMO are Peardale, Cedar ridge and Chicago Park. These have easy access to I-80 and avoid 49 which can be nightmare. BTW, did I mention no traffic? Except 49 which like I said can be a nightmare.