Nevada City, CA Economy


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Nevada City, CA is a charming and unique destination in Northern California. The city has a population of 3,068 people as of 2018 and is known for its vibrant culture and natural beauty. It has a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy such as hiking, fishing, skiing, snowboarding and more. Nevada City also offers great food and entertainment with local restaurants, breweries, cafes and live music venues. Monthly rent for two-bedrooms in the area is about $1,670 while groceries are slightly more expensive than average with an index score of 106 versus 100 nationally. Notable local companies include Ananda Health Foods, The Union newspaper and Daylight Mind Coffee Company.

Nevada City has an unemployment rate of 6.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Nevada City has seen the job market decrease by -8.5% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Nevada City
- The Sales Tax Rate for Nevada City is 7.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Nevada City is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Nevada City
- The average income of a Nevada City resident is $45,734 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Nevada City resident is $53,534 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Y.C Ca for 14 yrs and Nevada City became my favorite town to visit. The restaurants are great, the night life is mellow but you get a variety of music...shoos  More

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We are seriously considering a move to Nevada City. I have a lot of questions about what it will be like for a liberal-minded family with a teenage son. Will he find  More

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Over 9 years ago

I have been coming here since I was a child. I am from the bay area, the town I grew up in was small and I met my husband there. We raised our children there. The  More

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