Apartments for rent in Nevada City, CA

Nevada City, California is a small town with slightly less than 3,000 residents. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (28%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. At an average age of just under 49, the town's population skews older than most cities in California. The majority of Nevada City residents own their homes, and 35% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $1,156 per month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in California.

Nevada City has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Driving is the prevailing way to get to work, selected by 34% of workers, while public transportation is not used widely. A small percentage of residents (3%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

Nevada City has a large number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 13% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 22% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Nevada City residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, manufacturing, and scientific. Together, these industries make up 19% of the town's workforce. Nevada City workers bring in an average annual income of just under $60K, less than the California average. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.