Rough and Ready, CA

Is Rough and Ready 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

$775,487

Average Rent

$1,898

Vacancy Rate

16.6%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Rough and Ready is a rural neighborhood in Penn Valley, California, with a median home price of $775,487, making it more affordable than most California neighborhoods.

The area features mostly medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, with many residences built between 1970 and 1999.

Vacancy rates are high at 16.6%, indicating many empty homes year-round.

This neighborhood is recognized as retiree-friendly, ranking in the top 6.6% in California, with a large share of college-educated seniors.

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Quick Facts

Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 6.6% in California

Housing market and real estate character

Rough and Ready's housing stock is primarily owner-occupied, with a mix of medium and small single-family homes and mobile homes.

Owner Occupied Rate	Most residences are owner occupied
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes
Housing Age	Many homes built between 1970 and 1999

What buyers will notice right away

High vacancy rates may indicate some properties are empty year-round, which can affect neighborhood dynamics.

Most homes are established but not old, offering a range of housing options for buyers.

Families & Lifestyle

Rough and Ready is noted for its retiree-friendly environment and diverse household types.

Retirement Appeal — The neighborhood attracts college-educated seniors seeking a quiet and safe community.

Retiree-Friendly Rank	Top 6.6% in California

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	37.5%
Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations	28.3%
Clerical, Assistant, Tech Support	25.9%
Sales and Service Jobs	8.3%
English Speakers	97.6% of households
Austrian Ancestry	2.3%
Top Ancestries	English (13.5%), German (6.3%), Irish (4.8%), Italian (4.7%), Norwegian (4.2%)