Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Nevada City, CA
$677,400Median home value
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About Nevada City
Nevada City is a Gold Rush-era town of about 3,200 in the Sierra Nevada foothills, with one of California's best-preserved 19th-century downtowns. Broad Street's brick storefronts house galleries, bookshops, and cafes, and the town has a lively arts scene. The South Yuba River's swimming holes are minutes away.
Home prices in Nevada City
The median home value in Nevada City is $677,400.
Top places in Nevada City
- Downtown Nevada City — Broad Street's Gold Rush storefronts.
- Nevada Theatre — California's oldest existing theater building.
- South Yuba River State Park — swimming holes nearby.
- Nearby Grass Valley's downtown and the Empire Mine.
Commuting from Nevada City
- Sacramento International Airport (~75 min).
- CA-49 connects to Grass Valley and I-80.
- No commuter rail; Gold Country Stage bus service.
Nevada City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Nevada City, CA?
The median home value in Nevada City is $677,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Nevada City, CA?
Sacramento International Airport (~75 min).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.