Best Places to Live in Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area, California

Truckee, California is located not far north of Lake Tahoe and it serves as an important gateway to the region’s ski resorts. With an estimated population of 16,000 people, the town offers numerous outdoor recreational activities such as hiking trails, river rafting, skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking. Popular attractions include Squaw Valley Ski Resort, Donner Memorial State Park, Truckee River Regional Park and the Truckee Railroad Museum. Visitors can also take advantage of the local shops and restaurants that dot historic downtown Truckee to get a taste of local life.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area is 6.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area's cost of living is 39.6% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Truckee-Grass Valley metro area, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Truckee-Grass Valley metro area remained strongly Democratic, 55.8% to 41.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area's population is 102,090 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 0.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area is $568,300. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 4.9%.

SCHOOLS

Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area public schools spend $11,255 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 21.1 students per teacher in Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Truckee-Grass Valley

It's a good time to buy in Truckee-Grass Valley. Home Appreciation is up 4.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Truckee-Grass Valley is $568,300.

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