Yuba City, CA
Is City Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Yuba City, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe18
Medium23
Low19
Other141
283 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape54
Child involved224
Assault41
Other15
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, fire personnel are dispatched for a possible public assist near the intersection of Bella Bella Way and Citation Drive in Olivehurst, California. | Citation Dr, Olivehurst, CA 95961 | Public Assist |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched near Affirmed Drive for a patient with abdominal pain. | Affirmed Dr, Olivehurst, CA 95961 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a mental health and welfare concern at a residence on Appaloosa Ranch Court, where a caller reported his brother as a possible danger, with access to a firearm and gathering kitchen knives. The caller also reported arming himself with a screwdriver and butcher knife and later agreed to meet deputies at a nearby park while discussing a vehicle possibly blowing up. | Appaloosa Ranch Ct, Plumas Lake, CA 95961 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to an apartment near Highway 99 for a patient with suspected high blood sugar and vomiting. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched near Highway 99, apartment (number withheld), for a patient with high sugar levels and vomiting. Unit 102 responding. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency response is underway near Edwards Lane involving pregnancy complications at about thirty-one weeks. Fire station 8 and engine 8 are responding. | Edwards Ln, Yuba City, CA 95993 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched to a location near Highway 99 for a lethargic female. Station 8/Engine 8 is responding. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to a location near Highway 99, apartment (number withheld), for a lethargic female. Station 8 and unit 110 responded. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested a records check during a traffic stop, then redirected attention to a separate medical aid call for a lethargic woman at an apartment near Highway 99 in Yuba City. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm triggered a fall detection alert near Turnbridge Way. No contact was made with the patient. Emergency services responded to the location. | Turnbridge Way, Plumas Lake, CA 95961 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$316,528
Average Rent
$1,803
Vacancy Rate
4.3%
Overview
Yuba City City Center is an urban neighborhood in Yuba City, California, with a median home price of $316,528, more affordable than most California neighborhoods.
Housing consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes and apartments, mostly renter-occupied and built between 1940 and 1969.
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Quick Facts
| Farm & Fishing Workers | 6.5% of workforce |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Rate | 4.3% |
Housing market and real estate character
The housing stock in Yuba City City Center is mostly small to medium single-family homes and apartments, primarily renter-occupied and older.
| Housing Age | Many homes built 1940-1969 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
| Housing Type Mix | Small to medium single-family and apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
Median home prices are well below most California neighborhoods.
Many homes built between 1940 and 1969 indicate a mature urban community.
Families & Lifestyle
Yuba City City Center has a diverse occupational mix and a moderate childhood poverty rate.
Occupational Diversity — Residents work in manufacturing (28.1%), sales and service (27.5%), executive and professional (24.1%), and clerical support (13.8%).
Cultural Heritage — Notable Portuguese (2.3%) and Puerto Rican (7.9%) ancestries contribute to neighborhood character.
| Child Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
|---|
Demographics
| Manufacturing & Laborer | 28.1% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Lower-middle income |
| Child Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| English Speakers | 70.1% of households |
| Spanish Speakers | 24.5% of households |
| Top Ancestries | Mexican (28.4%), German (12.1%), Irish (10.0%), Puerto Rican (7.9%), English (6.2%) |
Commute
Most residents drive alone or carpool, with many enjoying short commutes under 15 minutes.
Yuba City City Center offers convenient access to work with a mix of solo driving and carpooling and short average commutes.
Short Commutes — Nearly one-third of residents commute under 15 minutes.
Car Ownership Useful — High drive-alone and carpool rates indicate reliance on private vehicles.
| Drive Alone Rate | 78.3% |
|---|---|
| Carpool Rate | 14.0% |
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 32.4% |
Homes for sale near 95991
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Yuba City City Center?
The median home price is $316,528, less expensive than 95.2% of California neighborhoods.
What languages are commonly spoken?
English is spoken by 70.1% of households, with Spanish spoken by 24.5%.