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About
Life in Yuba City
If you're considering Yuba City, you're looking at a working community in the Sacramento Valley with genuine affordability compared to the Bay Area—median home prices around $435,000 and median rent at $1,454 make it accessible for families and first-time buyers. The city has a notably diverse character, especially a thriving Sikh community that's one of the largest outside India, which brings cultural richness and annual events that draw visitors from across the country. Your commute to Sacramento averages 27 minutes, which isn't terrible for the region, though you'll definitely need a car for daily life.
Yuba City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Foreign-Born
24.4%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Yuba City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Yuba City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.9%), and 20.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.9%
of households
Married Couples
50.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.91
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Yuba City
In Yuba City, rent runs 29% below the CA average, and home values are 41% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,491
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $435,824 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 3.4 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Yuba City
Unemployment in Yuba City is 3.4 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Yuba City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.9 min avg
How Yuba City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Yuba City, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 112 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 21% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Yuba City runs 21% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
399
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,487.3
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Yuba City Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sutter County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sutter County, which includes Yuba City, the most common type is drought, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2023 | 13 | Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 20 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 26 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 12 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 9 | Strong Wind | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | Heat | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
244 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sutter County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sutter County, which includes Yuba City, is typically good — 230 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
230
per year
Moderate Days
134
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sutter County, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Yuba City has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
105
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
8
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 3.81" |
| Feb | 60°F | 41°F | 3.65" |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 2.92" |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 1.40" |
| May | 82°F | 52°F | 0.93" |
| Jun | 90°F | 58°F | 0.28" |
| Jul | 96°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 95°F | 60°F | 0.05" |
| Sep | 90°F | 56°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 79°F | 49°F | 1.03" |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 2.21" |
| Dec | 55°F | 38°F | 3.68" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Yuba City
Yuba City has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
Sutter Surgical Hospital - North Valley
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health and Rideout
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Marysville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Yuba City
Yuba City's student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
21
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Yuba City (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,779 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,464 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 77 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Yuba City
Yuba City has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (77 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
77 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
93 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
93 mi awayLassen Volcanic National Park
National Park
95 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
99 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
100 mi awayPoint Reyes National Seashore
National Seashore
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Yuba City
Sutter County Library
750 Forbes Ave., Yuba City
Cities Near Yuba City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Yuba City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Yuba City FAQ
Is Yuba City, California affordable?⌄
Yuba City's median rent is $1,454/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,477/year. Median home value is $434,600.
Is Yuba City, California safe?⌄
Yuba City's violent crime rate was 399 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1487 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Yuba City, California?⌄
Yuba City has an unemployment rate of 8.9%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Yuba City, California?⌄
The cost of living in Yuba City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,454/month and median household income is $75,477/year. The median home value is $434,600. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Yuba City, California?⌄
The average commute in Yuba City is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from