Grass Valley, CA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Grass Valley's Demographic Profile

Grass Valley has 6,110 households and a median income of $44,747, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 13,782
# Households 6,110
Median age 48
Median household income $44,747
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,321
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Grass Valley $278 7,316 SF 9.00%
Nevada City $252 10,896 SF 9.00%
Auburn $251 4,497 SF 8.64%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Grass Valley $216 23,987 SF 9.00%
Nevada City $116 30,569 SF 9.00%
Auburn $177 43,984 SF 6.21%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Grass Valley $219 9,440 SF
Colfax $1,290 2,866 SF
Nevada City $205 13,045 SF
North San Juan $274 2,000 SF
Auburn $452 12,760 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Grass Valley $320 1,554 SF 5.00%
Penn Valley $546 1,728 SF 5.00%
Auburn $314 6,214 SF 5.50%
Marysville $193 16,310 SF 6.80%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Grass Valley

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

13185-13199 Nevada City Ave

Grass Valley, CA 95945

  • 19,600 SF Industrial Building
  • 6.27% Cap Rate
  • $2,445,000
For Sale

450 Colfax Ave

Grass Valley, CA 95945

  • 4,300 SF Retail Building
  • $769,000
For Sale

Main Street Professional Center

Grass Valley, CA 95945

  • 11,698 SF Office Building
  • 8.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,595,000
For Sale

300 Sierra College Dr

Grass Valley, CA 95945

  • 36,000 SF Office Building
  • $525,000
For Sale

280 Sierra College Dr

Grass Valley, CA 95945

  • 25,000 SF Office Building
  • 7.15% Cap Rate
  • $2,260,000
For Sale

00 Union St

Nevada City, CA 95959

  • 0.01 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $30,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Grass Valley pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Grass Valley $226 13,193 SF
Colfax $1,817 2,866 SF
Penn Valley $388 1,728 SF
Nevada City $358 11,439 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Grass Valley alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Grass Valley or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Grass Valley 13,782 6,110 48 $44,747 2 3,321 -1%
Colfax 1,296 531 45 $88,499 2 157 -2%
Meadow Vista 2,933 1,153 51 $97,713 3 144 4%
Nevada City 3,116 1,419 53 $61,071 2 579 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Grass Valley, CA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Grass Valley

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Is Grass Valley a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Grass Valley offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Grass Valley?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Grass Valley. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Grass Valley?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Grass Valley. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Grass Valley compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Grass Valley. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Grass Valley acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Grass Valley, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.