Penn Valley, CA

Is Lake Wildwood a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe10

Medium11

Low14

Other61

25 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape9

Child involved17

Assault4

Other1

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Marshall Road and 3.4 Mile. Medic 49 arrived on scene and later became available and returned.	Marshall St, Grass Valley, CA 95945	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates units are on scene of the Cedar Fire near Cedar Ave in Grass Valley and expect to be about five minutes away while arranging equipment pickup.	Cedar Ave, Grass Valley, CA 95945	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to a location near Ridgecrest Place. Fire units responded and later released the incident to the California Highway Patrol. All units are now available and returning.	Ridgecrest Pl, Penn Valley, CA 95946	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible carbon monoxide incident near Lake Wildwood Drive after a homeowner reported multiple CO alarms sounding and the resident was evacuated.	Lake Wildwood Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946	Fire
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a white Nissan Altima driving recklessly near a supermarket at Coral and Oak in Grass Valley. The vehicle was reportedly seen swerving in and out of lanes a few minutes earlier.	Squirrel Creek Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945	Traffic
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical call for an ill patient near Clover Road, across from Valley Drive. Unit 44 was dispatched at 1818.	Clover Rd, Penn Valley, CA 95946	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible vehicle crash off a bridge into the water near the train tracks in Grass Valley, California, associated with event 127.	Grass Valley, CA	Traffic
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fully involved commercial mail delivery truck fire on Highway 20 near the Brighton Street overcrossing in Grass Valley, with reports indicating no apparent spread to nearby vegetation.	Brighton St, Grass Valley, CA 95945	Fire
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units and medical responders were dispatched to a reported grass fire near Highway 49 and a nearby trail just outside Grass Valley.	Independence Ct, Grass Valley, CA 95945	Fire
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies respond to a possible self-harm situation involving family members at an apartment near Pleasant Street, following a reported attempt with a knife the previous night.	Pleasant St, Grass Valley, CA 95945	Domestic Dispute

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Median Home Price

$550,311

Average Rent

$3,404

Vacancy Rate

15.4%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Lake Wildwood is a rural neighborhood in Penn Valley, California, featuring medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes.

The area has a high vacancy rate with seasonal housing, reflecting vacation or part-time occupancy.

It is highly retiree-friendly, peaceful, and offers diverse housing options with a mix of educated seniors and other age groups.

RuralRetiree-FriendlyUpper-Middle IncomeSeasonal Housing

Quick Facts

Retiree-Friendly Rank in CA	Top 3.5%

Housing market and real estate character

Housing in Lake Wildwood mainly consists of medium to large single-family homes and mobile homes, with most properties owner occupied.

Seasonally Occupied Housing	11.1%
Housing Age (1970-1999)	Majority of residences
Owner Occupied Rate

What buyers will notice right away

The neighborhood offers a mix of single-family homes and mobile homes suitable for retirees and families.

A significant portion of homes are vacant or seasonally occupied, indicating vacation or part-time residency.

Families & Lifestyle

Lake Wildwood is a peaceful, retiree-friendly neighborhood with a mix of educated seniors and other residents.

The neighborhood's safety and housing diversity attract retirees and families alike.

The mix of occupations supports a balanced community culture.

Rural and Quiet Living — Residents enjoy a peaceful rural environment with access to nature.

Seasonal Community — Significant seasonal housing reflects vacation and part-time residents.

Retiree-Friendly Rank in CA	Top 3.5%
Child Poverty Rate	28.8%

Demographics

Executive & Professional Workforce	33.9%
Manufacturing & Laborer Workforce	23.6%
Income Rank	Top 35.3%
Child Poverty Rate	28.8%
Top Languages	["English (95.0%)","Italian (7.4%)","Spanish"]
Top Ancestries	["English (16.4%)","Irish (12.8%)","German (11.9%)","Mexican (9.1%)","Italian (8.8%)","Portuguese (1.9%)"]