Sacramento metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Penn Valley, CA
$500,700Median home value
Nevada CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About Penn Valley
Penn Valley is a Gold Country community west of Grass Valley, set among oaks and pines in the Sierra foothills. Homes on acreage appeal to buyers seeking rural living with Grass Valley's shops 15 minutes east. The area has a strong equestrian and homesteading character.
Home prices in Penn Valley
The median home value in Penn Valley is $500,700.
Top places in Penn Valley
- Western Gateway Park — sports fields, trails, and community events.
- Englebright Lake — boating and houseboating ~20 min northwest.
- Grass Valley — historic downtown ~15 min east.
- South Yuba River State Park — swimming holes and trails.
- Bridgeport covered bridge — historic crossing nearby.
Commuting from Penn Valley
- Sacramento International Airport, ~1 hr 15 via CA-49/CA-20.
- CA-49 and CA-20 are the main highways; no commuter rail.
- Many residents commute to Grass Valley, Nevada City, or Auburn.
Penn Valley FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Penn Valley, CA?
The median home value in Penn Valley is $500,700. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Penn Valley, CA?
Sacramento International Airport, ~1 hr 15 via CA-49/CA-20.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.