Yuba City, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Yuba City, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65.6

D

out of 100

Overview

Yuba City is a California city with a population of approximately 68,666, part of the Yuba City, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $445,145. Median household income is $70,412.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 68,666 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $445,145 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $70,412 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.6 minutes
  • Part of the Yuba City, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

68,666

Source: Census ACS

$445,145

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$70,412

Source: Census ACS

28.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

127 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Sutter County (county-level results)

33%
65%
Democrat 13,016
Republican 25,372
Leans R+31.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 46.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 43.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 47/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65.6

Location

Yuba City, CA (39.1286, -121.6216)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.